DonB Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I need to glue Acetate windows into a Styrene (Plastruct) frame. (See my 2011 challenge, [Hockley Goods, page2] for picture of the windows, the frame is Plastruct Tee-section). What is the best glue to use? Preferably a semi-fluid and/or non-stringing type, with a short setting time but allowing a little time for those last-second positional adjustments. I have tried MEK ( no adhesion at all ! ) and Johnson's Klear (too slow setting and adhesion not good on small contact areas) . A PVA "Craft glue" which i have does not adhere well to Acetate, it forms a skin which can be easily rubbed off. An impact / contact adhesive allows no time for adjustments. The adhesive / glue used by Scotch tape sticks to both of my materials but I would need double-sided strip width of about 1mm ! Any recommendations?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks, I had tried MEK, but was obviously too impatient waiting for the Weld to hold! Successful with my next attempt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod4 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thread moved to 'modelling questions, hints and tips' help section rather than 'Forum help' section as originally posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLT 0109 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Don, Try solvent-free evostick. It is what I use for this purpose and, although it is supposed to be in impact adhesive, I have had no problem adjusting position after placing the clear plastic in position. It is gloopy enough to hold while it dries, dries clear and is non-stringy. It is also odour-free Harold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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