cag_200 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Is gator glue similar to Gorilla glue (white substance - watersoluteable - waterproof)? What is a good replacement for Gator Grip Glue? Is the new Gator (red glue) simillar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 For a replacement you can use Acrylic Gel Medium https://forums.kitmaker.net/t/any-canadian-members-have-a-source-for-gator-glue/6143/4 HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) I recall i have this somewhere tucked away...i found it: Liquitex Gloss Medium Gel. So..this is the same stuff, I might thin it with water. Edited March 12, 2021 by cag_200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm not 100% sure, maybe 85%, but I don't think Liquitex has the same holding power that Gator Glue does and is a little more "rubbery" once dried. As for Gorilla glue, I know there are several formulas and types of it out there but I know all of the white glues I've used from them do yellow quite a bit. Might be ok for something being painted but I don't think I'd use it to attach clear parts. At least not the formulations I've found. Just my opinion. IMHO Gator glue is the winner all around for gluing where CA may not be a good option and much better than any white glue I've tried. Liquitex is great for surface build up and bases etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 My gator grip has gone mouldy (and quite smelly) which deters me from using it any more. I either need a fresh bottle or an alternative (it's not available in Ireland..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 23 hours ago, niart17 said: IMHO Gator glue is the winner all around for gluing where CA may not be a good option and much better than any white glue I've tried. Have you tried ZAP Formula 560 Canopy Glue? It is super strong and dries clear. I would argue that it's even stronger than Gator Glue. I use it to glue canopy and ordnance onto scale aircraft models. I also used it to glue canopies to my RC planes and so far haven't lost any canopy in flight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VADM Fangschleister Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Just don't use it on your hair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Thank you Guys for the advice. The Liquitex Gloss Medium Gel bond wasn't strong enough after testing so I will use it for surface buildup and bases, yes. I bought a new flacon of Gator's Grip (australia)..shipping was ridiculous, well yeah. It is good stuff! I already have the ZAP Formula 560. I was not aware one can glue PE with this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 You can use ZAP Formula 560 to glue almost anything, including PE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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