Tried a new glue

I always use CA for photo etch and after becoming a little tired of pieces instantly fixing in the wrong place, or to my fingers, or my fingers fixing to my fingers, I decided to give something else a try.

Saw this new stuff from Loctite and it gives you a few seconds to position, easy to apply with a toothpick or whatever and STICKS!!!!!!!!! Well worth a look guys.

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/loctite-60-seconds-glue

Hmmmm.... that sounds interesting Gary. Going to have to try that.

Do you know if it would fog headlight lenses?

Thanks for posting.

Good question Al, Ill try it on some scrap clear parts.

The glue is actually a CA so must have a drying retarder to keep it fluid for a few seconds.
tried it on a spare clear part and it appeared to be drying clear however when properly cured it fogged the part a little so not much use for screen, lenses etc.



after 60 seconds.



after 2 mins

Interesting, man that is expensive stuff.

Large tube though (20g)  Curt so if you compare it with a gel CA its not too bad.

Thanks for the pic Gary. True, that doesn't look too bad. I'll have to see where I can find it, should be able to get it where the rest of the Loctite is sold.

This is on Loctites site Curt if any good.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/where-to-buy.shtml

Plastic Freak wrote:Thanks for the pic Gary. True, that doesn't look too bad. I'll have to see where I can find it, should be able to get it where the rest of the Loctite is sold.

I'm pretty sure I saw it on the rack at Lowe's Curt. Do you have them in Canada?

Goy some at Homebase today Gary!!

Great stuff Al.

Thanks Gary.

John, yup we have Lowes, one is 5min from my place. I'll swing by this aft.

Loctite super glue has been my glue of choice for several years. For headlights and taillights I use clear fingernail polish and for windshields door and back windows I use Aleens clear gel tacky glue. It holds the glass in place well and if you do mess it up it's easily removed.

My pleasure Curt. Hope you can find it, I think its extremely good and that tube should last ages!!
Thanks H, never thought of clear nail polish. Amazing what you learn!!

Just ran out to check at Lowes, no go. Maybe Home Depot.

Its quite new Curt, Im sure people will start to stock it. I do think its worth a look at though.

G

Agreed. I will keep an eye open for it.

Thanks for the info Gary! I will also be on the lookout for that stuff

Just saw an Ad on the TV for it.

My pleasure Kats.
Thats how I found out about it Shay LOL

GaryDainton wrote:This is on Loctites site Curt if any good.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/where-to-buy.shtml

I started using the Go2 glue, the one pictured all the way over to the right. Great in PE, windows and lenses too.

Specifically this stuff:
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/go2_glue/overview/Go2-Glue.htm

Thanks Mike, Ill take a look at that.