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Author:  2DARK2C [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:  testors cement ?'s
hey guys.

I can't find the thred were testors liquid cement was recommended for vehicles. I have had the 1.oz #3502 in my ebay watch list for awhile.

I picked up a couple double tube packs at Walmart on clearance for $1.25. I figured testors cement for plastic was all the same. it is model # 3509.

testors site lists them as different ?

http://www.testors.com/product-catalog/testors-brands/testors/adhesive/cement/

the tubes I have #3509 say nothing about melting the plastic for bonding. is that correct?

anyone use this for customizing? successfully?

thanks for any insight :like:
Author:  Dusty79 [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: testors cement ?'s
I thought that model glue stuff only works with the specific plastic that models are made out of, with regards to the solvent welding properties. I could be wrong though. I now use 5 minute set epoxy and scratch up both surfaces to increase the bond surface area. It holds like a champ.
Author:  2DARK2C [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:45 pm ]
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I have only used two part epoxy at work, and seem to never get the mix right. now at work and in customs I only use superglue.

I was worried that was the case with this model glue. i'll try it on something I don't care about and see.
Author:  Dusty79 [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 2:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: testors cement ?'s
I found that super glue while convenient and quick, tends to be a brittle bond that can fail after time. But I did used to use that exclusively too
Author:  2DARK2C [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: testors cement ?'s
agreed!

also it is a mystery why sometimes two pieces just won't glue together with super glue. it is the thing about customs that gets me the most frustrated. and I glue my fingers together way too much, at work and home lol

I do rough up edges, since most of my vehicles have been weathered I also use a bic lighter to heat the glued joint, not sure if it helps but it is therapeutic to hold a lighter to a stubborn piece of plastic!

I just got some brush on super glue so maybe it will be easier application.
Author:  Dusty79 [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:34 pm ]
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Yeah. Super glue is maddening. It glues fingers to anything, but can be very temperamental on plastics and some stuff it's impervious to
Author:  2DARK2C [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: testors cement ?'s
I have started pinning and gluing when i'm making solid bonds on figures. it helps on plastic that is soft like rubber.
Author:  2DARK2C [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 5:47 pm ]
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as example on my Jason figure. I used strait pins with the heads clipped off (vertically)to pin chap mei lower legs/boots to B&B legs. seems to be permanent and strong enough for posing.
Author:  chad_ghost [ Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:14 pm ]
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2DARK2C wrote:
as example on my Jason figure. I used strait pins with the heads clipped off (vertically)to pin chap mei lower legs/boots to B&B legs. seems to be permanent and strong enough for posing.

I like to use plastic/strene for the same purpose.
Author:  joemichaels70 [ Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: testors cement ?'s
Normal model cement is formulated for Styrene plastic.
Author:  2DARK2C [ Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: testors cement ?'s
is what I have normal? seriously :)
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