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Re: Which glue?
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lugnet.parts.mod
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Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:11:42 GMT
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In lugnet.parts.mod, Aaron M. Sneary wrote:
> In lugnet.parts, Rob Hendrix wrote:
> > 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 :)
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> 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.
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> But it may be too bulky and gap-filling for your smaller projects.
For plastics, I'd recomend "GOOP" over silicon adhesive. It has a small amount
of solvent to adhere to plastic, and sets faster. The stuff is like a hybrid of
Silicon and rubber cement.
As for CA (superglue), the fumes are nearly as dangerous as MEK. Also be aware
that CA fumes can fog up plasic surfaces. Ever watch CSI when the use the
fingerprint fume boothe? That's heated CA glue that they use.
BTW you can mix CA and MEK for a stronger plastic bond. NEVER mix CA and fresh
epoxy (kaboom).
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