Loki
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Post by Loki on Jul 3, 2009 15:30:38 GMT -7
For all of my weapons, I have used Gorilla glue. It works very well for a while, but after too much use the dry glue cracks and releases its hold. While strong, it is brittle when dry.
I have found Loctite, which is more flexible after dry, but does not have as strong of a hold.
A lot of people have suggested a spray adhesive by 3M. Is this good, or do you guys have any other suggestions? Thanks for your help again.
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Lizard
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Post by Lizard on Jul 3, 2009 16:32:21 GMT -7
I have experienced the same problems you speak of. The loctite just wasn't strong enough and if you didnt use water to cure the GG right it does become brittle. The Super 77 and Super 90 Spray glues from 3M can be purchased from your local Home Depot or other similar type store. It has it's upsides and downzoorides though... While the bod is stronger it is in spraw form so you can essentially waste alot of it and since you get less glue for your money than contact cement its more expensive. I use it though instead of DAP when ever I can though. I only try to use DAP when I have fine detail gluing that needs done as the spray stuff doesn't really allow for fine application. Oh and only use the spray stuff on any open cell foam... trust me
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Loki
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Post by Loki on Jul 3, 2009 16:43:29 GMT -7
So you recommend the Super 77 and Super 90 as well? Very well then. Do they have a non-spray form?
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Sothikron
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Post by Sothikron on Jul 8, 2009 9:08:36 GMT -7
I would recommend just sticking with dap, spray adhesives dont get the thickness of coverage that you can get with dap. If you apply dap to the core and the foam, and spend some time roughing the foam with a knife, sanding the core a little bit, apply the glue to both surfaces and let it get tacky, should take about 15-20 minutes, then join the two surfaces and once you have the foam on the core, really mash it down, because compressing it gives a better bond. Let it dry for a couple hours, cause the fumes from dap drying can melt ductape. Dont use it for at least 24 hours.
When you apply the dap, use a piece of harder foam to spread it in even coats, too thick and it will take too long to get tacky, and you wont get as good a bond. Also a little trick I do, is always glue your foam first, before you glue the cores, because they tend to dry about twice as slow.
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