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Toys4Don
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 226
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 8:44 pm Post subject: Gluing Salvino chrome |
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Finally started one of the Salvinos Monte Carlos. I followed all the discussions on these, and while I heard the complaints about their chrome process it never occurred to me it would impacted gluing. Am I missing something or is the only way to glue these pieces super glue. I have been totally unable to scrape it off down to the plastic. Any suggestions or best practices? Thanks, Don |
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DaveVan
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1588
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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5 minute epoxy works fine. |
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Toys4Don
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 226
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I’ve been modeling for some time but never really used epoxy. Any suggestions on the best/easiest options? |
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Take a small file and rough up the chrome where you need the glue to be. Use gorilla glue with the "Brush and Bottle" yellow cap. If you get some in a visible spot, use a toothpick to remove the exposed glue as it sets. As for epoxy glues, I like Gorilla or Duro 2 part. Mix equal amounts with a toothpick. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1023 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:27 pm Post subject: |
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I use Loctite gel super glue for my builds, haven’t gotten to my Salvinos yet... will this work? _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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james220
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 162 Location: Roanoke VA
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:47 am Post subject: |
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I used super glue on my Olds and it seems to work fine |
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Lionpride
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 252
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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They are so in love with their chrome... |
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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18degrees wrote: | I use Loctite gel super glue for my builds, haven’t gotten to my Salvinos yet... will this work? | I used Loctite on one of my Olds'. This is where I started filing the area to rough it. The Loctite seemed to work fine but, all I had was the regular runny stuff and I prefer a gel for this. The one positive I see in the "real" chrome, is that super glues seem to come off a lot easier if you get it on a visible surface. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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Toys4Don
Joined: 31 Jan 2018 Posts: 226
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys. I have been using Gorilla gel super glue so far with good results. I will be getting some five minute epoxy too. |
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