I am interested in others experience of superglue and different brands. It can vary a huge amount in cost from the multipacks in the pound shops to specialist superglues at £5 or more for a pot.
I use a lot of superglue and normally buy the multipacks from the pound shop. Quite often the lid will get stuck on and I have to throw it away half used, but as its only cost me about 15p its not really an issue.
I did try the bigger pots from the model shop but they also suffered from the tube getting blocked or the top getting stuck on, resulting in throwing away an expensive pot.
Do any members of the forum have tips for stopping the tops getting blocked or found the expensive stuff justifies the cost - is there any real difference?
I use the small tubes 'cos I don't do that much gluing.
Bigger tubes always seemed to get fouled up.
Zap-a-gap is usually brilliant, this last bottle has just jammed up completely! :'(
But then my last pound shop purchase was good too...
I only use Loctite superglue.
Either the normal nozzle type. Or the brush applicator type.
Have tried cheaper superglue in the past, but none were a success.
Only trouble I have with Loctite is that after heavy use (a lot of gluing) either the nozzle gets dried superglue around the rim (which I break off, once dry, with pliers) or the glue turns solid inside the brush-type bottle after so many months of first opening. I still, do, only buy Loctite superglue, however.
Wilko is the cheapest supplier of Loctite superglue I have found. Then Sainsburys.
I only ever use 'Zap' ultra thin.....(In wee bottles)
But I almost certainly use an awful lot more...and far more often, than the majority of the forum.
I've barely had to throw any away.
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: RoyWilliamson on 28 January 2017, 12:53:20 PM
I only use Loctite superglue.
+1
After trying cheaper stuff of various types and brands, Loctite is the best I've found. I use the liquid and gel and buy both in six packs.
Pricey, yes, but I now only have to glue something once. I often use the liquid for quickset then the gel around seams (particularly in figure modifications).
I use Loctite Super Glue Power flex. It's a gel, so doesn't try to escape during application.
I use 'brush on superglue' from ASDA.
A 5g bottle doesn't last long enough with me to clog up. I use it for figures, vehicles, terrain and buildings, especially MDF buildings.
I sometimes use it in conjunction with Bostik All Purpose Clear glue when glueing two irregularly shaped pieces. The Bostik fills the gap and the superglue holds it firm while it dries. Comes out super tough when completely dry.
Magma bond super glue, works brilliantly, very quick, strong bond, comes in little bottles from Boyes, next to the Vallejo paints.
Quote from: Techno on 28 January 2017, 01:04:03 PM
I only ever use 'Zap' ultra thin.....(In wee bottles)
By "wee", I hope you mean "small".
Quote from: Techno on 28 January 2017, 01:04:03 PM
I only ever use 'Zap' ultra thin.....(In wee bottles)
But I almost certainly use an awful lot more...and far more often, than the majority of the forum.
I've barely had to throw any away.
Cheers - Phil.
How do you stop the thin little nozzle from blocking up?
Quote from: fsn on 28 January 2017, 02:48:58 PM
By "wee", I hope you mean "small".
No he does actually mean "Wee" bottles. After Eons of inhaling green stuff and Cyanoacrylates fumes he now literally "wees" superglue. This can be a little difficult as if he does not "shake" properly he gets stuck to the inside of his Y fronts. It does however save him a fortune when gluing figure together.
I am sure if you asked him nicely FSN he would send you a sample to try! :)
This DOES seem entirely plausible, Orcs.
I use loctite precision, but Always Prick in the opening with a thumbtack before i close it up. That way i get To use It untill It's as good as empty.
Quote from: petercooman on 28 January 2017, 03:46:53 PM
I use loctite precision, but Always Prick in the opening with a thumbtack before i close it up. That way i get To use It untill It's as good as empty.
Not the best use of phrase on this Forum, but I understand what you mean !
Quote from: Orcs on 28 January 2017, 03:10:07 PM
No he does actually mean "Wee" bottles. After Eons of inhaling green stuff and Cyanoacrylates fumes he now literally "wees" superglue. This can be a little difficult as if he does not "shake" properly he gets stuck to the inside of his Y fronts. It does however save him a fortune when gluing figure together.
I am sure if you asked him nicely FSN he would send you a sample to try! :)
There was an old harlot from Kew
Who filled up her inside with glue.
As she said, with a grin,
"If they pay to get in,
They'll pay to get out of me too."
=O =O =O
Erm, bit much gents...
Loctite for model assembly cheap stuff to glue figures to paint sticks.
Quote from: Orcs on 28 January 2017, 03:05:55 PM
How do you stop the thin little nozzle from blocking up?
By dabbing it with a bit of kitchen towel......OR pushing a 0.5 mm pice of brass rod down it.....Or simply chopping off the very end of the nozzle.
Cheers - Phil
I have to use the stuff that does not produce any fumes so cheapo stuff is out for me. :(
There was an old harlot from Kew
Who filled up her inside with glue.
As she said, with a grin,
"If they pay to get in,
They'll pay to get out of me too."
There was an old couple from Delhi
Spent a lifetime belly to belly
because one night they used Araldite
instead of petroleum jelly
A Welshman who looks underfed
has a face that will turn rather red
when he reads those ditties
that mentions your bitties,
I think thats enough to be said.
What have I started?
Things where the delete button will start getting used, if it gets any worse. :P
Cheers - Phil.
I do think some of these are very close to delete.
Why is the only one I can remember 'There once was a young lady from Ealing....'
To attempt to re-rail the thread (and thinking of Pendraken tanks and animals), I offer:
There once was a fellow named Lew
Who incessantly used superglue
To his forehead was stuck
Three goats and a duck
And to his thumb a T thirty-two
When buying a new superglue
There are several things that I do
Check value and price
and, done in a trice,
Block nozzle with needle or screw
A gamer who wanted some Aztecs
Had rather a serious problem:
When he tried for a rhyme
In a limerick's verse,
Even the scansion went wrong in the last line.
Loctite 454. Prices vary enormously. 20gr tubes on ebay are good value. Always used to the last drop.
If you want things to really stick use "Mitre Mate", combination of a thin Gel and an activating spray.
Not cheap though.