Which glue?

Post by **Dryad** » Wed May 24, 2006 10:39 am

I have two damaged rear light lenses on my 1968 minor, and although I've just managed to pick up a new one (still in its Leyland box, and for just £12!) I think I can make up one good one out of the damaged ones. Does anyone know which glue would be suitable for doing this? I know that some glues can dissolve plastic, and some won't be strong enough, but there must be one which is suitable. Any help much appreciated.

Post by **Alec** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:24 am

Hello Dryad,

I would say that superglue would be as good as most, or alternatively model makers plastic cement. Both of which would need a close fitting join, however.

Alec

Post by **bigginger** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:03 pm

The model making cement works by dissolving the joining faces - I'd be very careful of damaging a 'roadworthiness' item.

Post by **Dryad** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:13 pm

Superglue sounds like the best bet, then. As long as it doesn't dissolve in rainwater. Thanks for your help, Alec and Bigginger.

Post by **bigginger** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:32 pm

Good luck:D

Post by **Cam** » Wed May 24, 2006 5:50 pm

I have found that superglue can leave white marks on some plastics. Personally, I would not attempt to join to 'halves' together as it might not be 100% water tight. I would try to locate a 2nd hand lens.

Post by **Dominic** » Wed May 24, 2006 6:08 pm

Hah! that was you who outbid me on ebay was it Dryad?

I think that there are superglues especially formulated for plastics. Try the local model shop. There used to be good shops in Norwich & Cromer when I lived there aeons ago! Galaxy models up near the ring road was good, as they specialised in plastic kits as well as the R/C types.
Dom

Post by **Dryad** » Thu May 25, 2006 9:47 am

Yep, 'fraid so

But then you did only bid up to £10.55 My maximum bid was £18.60, which was STILL cheaper than it cost new - it had £19.24 written on the box!
Good idea about the modelling glue - I'll try going to Galaxy Models, as it's not far from me.

Cam: I thought I would try and salvage the lenses I have got, as the top half of one is fine and so is the bottom half of the other. It's worth a try. I'll let you know how I get on.