Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I have 2 bottles of"superglue" Zap CA Thin and Zap a Gap. According to the instructions the first should "set" within 10-15 seconds and the second within 15-20 seconds. They both seen to take minutes rather than second to go off. I use only a small amount, either squeeze a drop onto a piece of glass and then dip the piece needing sticking , or using a piece of wire to put a small drop where needed. Have I got duff bottles, or am I doing something wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 What's the ambient temperature and humidity levels like IKB? C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedcell Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 The only thing i find super glue any use for is bonding skin tissue, i think i read some where thats what it was invented for and had extensive use by the us in the Vietnam war. The best super glue ive found is one called Hafix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I've found they take longer, sometimes. Breathing on it helps speed it up (it reacts to the moisture, which is why it sticks to your skin so well) Also a water mister might help. I also have a bottle of Zip Kicker in the ZAp glue range) which does the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 4, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2016 Super glue needs moisture to cure. I find the only things you want to stick together, don't and those which you don't, do. Usually fingers like above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokebox Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I have a spray can of accelerator which works well with difficult materials. It's the sort of stuff double glazing fitters use when they are fitting the PVC trim around windows and doors. Bought it from a model railway show last year. Can leave a white mark but it rubs off easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 I am working in a shed which is insulated and quite warm and dry. I will have to try the breathing trick and see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I have 2 bottles of"superglue" Zap CA Thin and Zap a Gap. According to the instructions the first should "set" within 10-15 seconds and the second within 15-20 seconds. They both seen to take minutes rather than second to go off. I use only a small amount, either squeeze a drop onto a piece of glass and then dip the piece needing sticking , or using a piece of wire to put a small drop where needed. Have I got duff bottles, or am I doing something wrong? No, I use those products regularly. I give them at least 5 minutes to bond properly. It does depend on what you are trying to stick, but I find that once the bond happens the result is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted February 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2016 Following on from the above, if superglue needs moisture to set, is it worth damping the surfaces before applying the glue? I also find that the longer the tube has been openned, the longer it takes to set. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted February 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2016 Its also worth remebering that No, I use those products regularly. I give them at least 5 minutes to bond properly. It does depend on what you are trying to stick, but I find that once the bond happens the result is excellent. They need longer than that to attain full strength - more like a full 12 hours. This is why people can get issues with 'fogging' or fingerprints appearing if glued items are not kept well ventilated for several hours after the initial application is seen to have 'set' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium phil-b259 Posted February 4, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2016 I give them at least 5 minutes to bond properly. They need longer than that to attain full strength - more like a full 12 hours. This is why people can get issues with 'fogging' or fingerprints appearing if glued items are not kept well ventilated for several hours after the initial application is seen to have 'set' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINJA Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I find that superglue gel is easier to work with rather than the runny liquid types, setting time depends on how thick the film is as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Thanks for your help, some interesting information, it would seem I need patience. It would also seem my 2 part epoxy goes off quicker than the"superglue" (although they both need a good day to go off properly) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted February 6, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2016 Superglue lasts longer if stored in the fridge, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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