Was just wondering if anyone else has tried the new stuff. I bought some at the local Dollar tree store and used it on some Walthers enclosed auto carriers and it is fantastic! It dosen’t run all over, It stays right where you put it, It has just a little longer drying time than the origonal stuff, it will still glue your fingers together but if your careful it won’t happen. You get 3 small tubes and caps for a 1.00. Just my opinion and hope it makes someone elses project go a little smoother like it did mine,Jim.
Gel type CAs have been around almost as long as regular CA glues have been. Zap-a-Gap, Supert T, Slow Jet, etc. However, the price you quoted is very good. Still, I think I’ll stick with Testers liquid cement or Tenax for assembling plastic kits a these types of glues provide a welded type of bond in plastics.
Loctite has a new one out now. Ultra Gel Control Super Glue. It’s a specially formulated rubber toughened instant adhesive that resists impact, shock, vibration and temperature extremes. It’s ideal for bonds subject to daily use and harsh conditions. It’s also outdoor safe and gives more time to line up the pieces before the glue takes hold.
I have been using the Loctite Ultra Gel for almost two years now, available for me at HD. I love the stuff as it gives good bond and time to line up. Price is ok for me too. Doug
Is it “gel-ier” (huh?) than the zap a gap and other more viscous super glues? I do see the virtue in a more gel like substance. That was one of the few adantages of the old and unlamented "airplane glue’ – you could apply it with a toothpick and not have to rush to join the parts. And that of course gave you more time to get woozy from the fumes – a considerable advantage back when you would assemble the Rat Fink and other Ed Roth kits (those under 55 have NO idea what I’m talking about).
Dave Nelson
It doesn’t run and stays put where you put it. And it doesn’t leech into places you don’t want it in.
Since we are discussing glues.
What’s the secrete in using Tenax?
I have a bottle and so far haven’t had any luck using it.
Tenax is used for styrene. Should have a tight fit. Put the pcs. together hold or clamp them & apply a LITTLE to the joint & hold for about 20 sec. Don’t get it close to your fingers while holding or you will get your fingerprint on your model. It dissolves the 2 pcs. at the joint & while quickly evaporating “welds” the pcs together. Lacquer thinner works at least as well. jerry
At WalMart, I used to buy the Loctite Super glue Professional Liquid, but there is a great tendency for the liquid to jam up the nozzle as residue returns down into the bottle. The top does a quarter turn twist to close, but the residue makes this increasingly difficult. I solved the problem a bit - for a while- with a .020 steel wire “reopener”… Then, I bought the Loctite Super Glue Gel Control. The bottle uses a mechanical squeeze panel on each side, which increases your control of the flow. The release of the panels apparently sucksmthe gel back down the applicator, then you place a similar quarter turn top back on and there is no crusting or closure issues! I usually squeeze out a small amount on a waste piece of paper and use that same .020 wire to place the glue where needed. The downside is that the Liquid Gel is a .14 oz/ 4 gram bottle, while the regular Professional Liquid is .71 oz/ 20 gram bottle. That being said, however, the waste resulting from the liquid is offset substantially by the greater utility and far less waste with the gel. As others have said, the gel is a static application, particularly useful for window parts and narrow seams. I would recommend spending a few dollars -at WalMart- and try it out. I have pretty much given up on the liquid CA bottles, and will stick with a better product format. Cedarwoodron
Thank you sir!
I shall give it another on my recently purchase A M Model kits.