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Subject: 
Which glue?
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Date: 
Fri, 9 Feb 2007 17:03:59 GMT
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I will soon be gluing LED's (light emitting diodes) inside some LEGO
elements.  In the past, I've always used MEK for gluing LEGO pieces
together, but I need something a little more viscous and less runny for
this.  Any suggestions?

-Rob
www.brickmodder.net

fut parts.mod - already set :)



Message has 4 Replies:
  Re: Which glue?
 
(...) Super Glue makes a more viscous version of their glue that I've used. It's been a while, but IIRC it comes with a brush, too. Glued luck, JOHN (18 years ago, 9-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts.mod, FTX)
  Re: Which glue?
 
(...) 2part epoxy. it's thick which is why i don't use it, but it will be perfect for your application. it's also non cunductive. it smells horible when uncured but is as strong as abs when cured. you can get it at most auto parts stores for around (...) (18 years ago, 9-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts.mod)
  Re: Which glue?
 
(...) Unless this will be surely permanent, and a tight fit already, I'd recommend clear silicon caulk. That provides a back-out plan, if you need to undo, and flexibility between parts. But it may be too bulky and gap-filling for your smaller (...) (18 years ago, 9-Feb-07, to lugnet.parts.mod)
  Re: Which glue?
 
(...) OK, to revive this thread, I've had zero luck gluing ABS studless beams to the backside of mirrors - superglue doesn't seem to stick at all. Any ideas? What am I doing wrong, etc.? 2 component epoxy isn't likely to work either, given the (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)

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