windows what glue to use

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I know Ca glue causes white spots on windows, what kind do you recommend?

do you go direct to the window or do you overlap to the sides so that the window is on the side of the (wood) building?

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ctf,

If your windows are styrene:

  • Windows to styrene kit - A watery styrene adhesive
  • Windows to wood - Elmer’s glue

The other solution is to switch to real glass. Microscope cover glass is terrific. It’s very thin and, since it’s glass, it’s inert. The one downside is having to scribe it and cut it to the shape you need.

Tom

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For plastic structures, I use Testor’s Clear Parts Cement.

For wood or plaster structures, I use Elmers or acyrlic matte medium.

Nick

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There’s also watch crystal cement, which is safe for plastics because it isn’t a solvent. The tube has a pinpoint applicator.

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“White spots” can usually be buffed out with Novus plastic polish.

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I just started using a gloss polyurethane found in craft stores. It dries absolutely clear.

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I’ve always used Elmer’s white glue…

Tracklayer

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I am using some “Canopy glue” that I purchased in a hobby shop specializing in plastic models, including aircraft. It seems to work pretty well and doesn’t discolor the clear styrene. It goes on white and dries clear.

Jim

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For styrene windows and frames I use Testor’s liquid cement. Normally with this type of cement, I apply it to both surfaces but with window glazing, I just apply it to the back of the window casting and carefully set and press the glazing into place.

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I’m using white glue to put curtains inside the windows. Since it dries clear, that works pretty well.

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Next time you’re at Michaels, pick up a tube/jar of Aleene’s Tacky Glue. You’ll find 100 uses for it around the railroad including the windows. Great stuff.

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Well i purchased the watch crystal cement I ordered two tubes online so im waiting for it to come in, I like the pin point applicator, I dont want to use white glue since after a while it looses it’s adhersion to plastic and think the windows may fall off after a while. thanks for all you help.

I have used arlieens tacky glue… want it to stay on forever…

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Microscale’s Kristal Kleer