RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2019 My local discount store sells many different superglues starting at a £1 but I noticed today he had started stocking the Gorilla glue product range. They do a gel version of the superglue and wondered if it's worth the extra three or four sheets for it. Any experience of using it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve W Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 If it's the one with the green bottle top then, yes and also the brush version with the yellow cap. The green one has become my main goto for a general purpose SG and is a thick gel, only needs a spot and very effective. If you buy this, give the bottle a good shake to ensure it's mixed before use. The yellow one with a brush is a bit thinner and easier to use on seams etc. Worth the extra dosh? probably. I like them. Steve W 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have the white bottle with the yellow cap "brush and nozzle" and it does what it says, you can brush it on or use the nozzle. It's quite gloopy but I really like it and like the control you get with brush application. Worth it to me. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi All I`ve been using Gorilla Glue exclusively for both rolling stock and model buildings for the past 8 years, particularly these two products...... The Gel has `rubber type molecules` and copes with flexing..... I have used it for assembling resin O Gauge building kits... but it is quick grab and fast acting so you will need to `rehearse` the positioning of parts to be joined as there is little wriggle room. Very strong bond though. The Superglue has a strong bond, does give some wriggle room and is a very reliable product. It has a medium viscosity so is neither thick or thin. I`ve used it for gluing chimneys and domes etc on loco kit builds. They are both relatively expensive and you don`t get much in the bottle.... but ya pays ya money etc...... I think they are really good and use them in modelling situations where i might previously have used an old fashioned two part resin combo.... John 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Thanks, I've been wondering whether to use this. Must give it a go. My go to glue has been Zap A Gap medium (green label) which has served me well. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Bird Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have been using the yellow capped version with the brush but I've found it has a limited shelf life and goes very thick. I won't be buying it again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, Les Bird said: I have been using the yellow capped version with the brush but I've found it has a limited shelf life and goes very thick. I won't be buying it again. You're evidently not building fast enough, that roundtuit pile won't shrink of it's own accord!!! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2019 I must say I like the idea of the brush. I never seem to get on very well with super glue, and I think the problem is I panic:panic that the glue won't go in the right place, I won't get the parts in the right place, or in trying to rectify one or both of the above I'll end up with fingers stuck together. Using a brush does seem a more controlled way of applying the stuff 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, rab said: I must say I like the idea of the brush. I never seem to get on very well with super glue, and I think the problem is I panic:panic that the glue won't go in the right place, I won't get the parts in the right place, or in trying to rectify one or both of the above I'll end up with fingers stuck together. Using a brush does seem a more controlled way of applying the stuff I use a length of 0.5mm wire in an old pin vice to apply superglue, small controllable amount on the wire and it can bent to get into awkward situations. or https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/C.A.-Applicator.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9L_tBRBXEiwAOWVVCaOjc3i5x0jPLVDINySucTRAQbTwmbQW-vMHWEZTeqfsFySkA9-9hRoC2RMQAvD_BwE or https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/mr-glue-applicator-mr-hobby-gt-57?gclid=CjwKCAjw9L_tBRBXEiwAOWVVCQI5Pa1y9gQxM_pBmITwAGi7D0wINjVD2gwL0C-7V_9IXoMdno5KUBoC4ewQAvD_BwE Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Bird Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 You may have a point Mike. The pile goes down very slowly even though I've retired. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, Les Bird said: You may have a point Mike. The pile goes down very slowly even though I've retired. Ah, that's where you went wrong Les! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2019 11 hours ago, Les Bird said: You may have a point Mike. The pile goes down very slowly even though I've retired. Have you tried Anusol 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: I use a length of 0.5mm wire in an old pin vice to apply superglue, small controllable amount on the wire and it can bent to get into awkward situations. or https://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/C.A.-Applicator.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw9L_tBRBXEiwAOWVVCaOjc3i5x0jPLVDINySucTRAQbTwmbQW-vMHWEZTeqfsFySkA9-9hRoC2RMQAvD_BwE or https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/mr-glue-applicator-mr-hobby-gt-57?gclid=CjwKCAjw9L_tBRBXEiwAOWVVCQI5Pa1y9gQxM_pBmITwAGi7D0wINjVD2gwL0C-7V_9IXoMdno5KUBoC4ewQAvD_BwE Mike. After years of buying different makes of superglue I first tried Gorilla a couple of years ago, won't use anything else now, super stuff. I use normal and gel, for application I use a cocktail stick with point sharpened for the situation in hand, ie more pointy for smaller drops etc. Just resharpen when necessary. Edited October 24, 2019 by PhilH 2 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2019 I've used the yellow cap version and have not been impressed with it. I much prefer good old Loctite. DT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo666 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 22 hours ago, steve W said: If it's the one with the green bottle top then, yes and also the brush version with the yellow cap. ALDI today, picked up a Yellow Top bottle (Brush & Nozzle type) for £3.99. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve W Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Result! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I have also tried many types including blue top Gorilla but none have had great self life or really been good enough consistently to recommend until I discovered Powerbond glue. This has been in used well for many purposes (including fixing the the get on the rubbish bin) and has l lived for 2.5 years in the fridge, with a plastic film between screw cap and bottle as recommended by the vendor. Top glue in my option and exceedingly strong. Applied with a cocktail stick or directly from the bottle, depending on the task in hand. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Torper Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2019 I have no great faith in any cyano. Sometimes there is no alternative but if at all possible I use an epoxy resin adhesive - yes it takes longer and can be a bit messy but I've found it to be much more reliable. DT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2019 13 hours ago, rab said: Have you tried Anusol Not for sticking wagons together, no... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2019 I usually have 2 superglues on the go at once, good quality for sticking stuff to other stuff and pound shop for sticking stuff to other stuff that I might want to unstick it from later. A bit of persuasion snaps the stuff apart and the surfaces can be cleaned and stuck back together at will. Gorilla is excellent good quality for sticking stuff to other stuff that you don’t want to unstick it from later, and I can recommend sticking with it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I use cheap ass throw away little capsule versions - because regardless of what i do eventually it glues itself to itself or the lid....or just stops being openable 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I have for the past 5-6 years been using Hafix industrial superglue. It is very good but twice the price of Gorilla. It has one very useful trait In that if you put it in the fridge for a about 10 minutes it slows the grab time down by upto 2 minutes. Making it easier to position what you are gluing. I was wondering if Gorilla does the same thing. If so I might give it a go as it is much cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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