dsahling Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 So after spending quite a bit of time fixing a resin part that I wasn't able to place properly before the CA glue dried (I fixed it and got it into position after much swearing and CA debonder) I was wondering if there is an alternative glue/epoxy? for resin items that gives you a little more time than 3 seconds 🙂 or so , any advice is appreciated, thanks.  Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 5-minute epoxy? Depending on size and complexity, even 10 or 30 minute epoxies? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigtau Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 If a piece of PE or Resin is somewhat difficult to position before the CA will set, I will tack it in place with small dabs of Microscale liqui-tape. Once in the correct position, I'll use thin CA to secure it in place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Gel CA gives some time to wiggle a part into place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Thanks for the heads up, any good recommendations for brand or where to purchase? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Helmsman Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 It depends on your location. I use Locktite Ultragel which is sold in most hardware stores and some supermarkets in US. For epoxy, I didn't notice real difference between couple of used brands from the same h/w stores. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 There are many alternatives to CA glue. I dislike to use of CA glue because of its "qualities". There is the classic PVA glue, for many parts its good enough. I started to use a epoxy PUR glue a few years ago, its working time is more than long enough until the flashes off and dries very strong. It takes a long time to fully cure though and as its an exothermic resin it can get to hot for plastic if using more than a very thin layer of it. There are many different types of it depending on where you are in the world so I wont bother with any brand names. Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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