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Re: Which glue?
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lugnet.parts.mod
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Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:54:14 GMT
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In lugnet.parts.mod, Richard W. Schamus wrote:
> In lugnet.parts.mod, Brian Davis wrote:
> > In lugnet.parts, Rob Hendrix wrote:
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> > > Any suggestions [on glues]?
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> > 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
> > smooth backing on a mirror, right? Help?
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> > OH, and if it matters, I also want this bond to remain very firm at temperatures
> > as low as -60° C. Yeah, I know, out of the normal range of experience, but I
> > thought I'd ask.
Brian, I would try a dab of silicone adhesive caulk. You can check the specs but
think would be good down to -60----if not there are some that are. Messy but
would bet it would work. Also, try roughing up the beam with bit of sandpaper
which might give it a bit more tooth. I take it that if you sand the back of the
mirror, it would probably do away with the reflective coating. The silicone
might dissolve it also, but I doubt it.
tommy Armstrong
The BrickEngraver
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| (...) Brian, Have you tried Gorilla Glue? You just have to be careful not to use too much as it expands as it dries. I'm also assuming that it's the flat-plain side(s) of the beam (not the technic pin hole side(s) ) that you are trying to affix to (...) (17 years ago, 21-Feb-08, to lugnet.parts.mod)
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