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Post by donculley on Nov 21, 2013 10:20:25 GMT -6
What brand do you use to eliminate the seam on the two piece tires ? I had some kind of glue that worked like a charm ,but when it was used up I threw it away and now I cant remember the brand. I've bought three kinds so far and no luck - help !
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Post by mykturk on Nov 21, 2013 13:25:05 GMT -6
Universal APS/PVC cement, avalible at most hardware stores, works great too.
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 21, 2013 14:39:11 GMT -6
"M.E.K." (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) Testors makes some I know .. Here's a lifetime supply for ya !! Ha!! (sorry for the big pic)  I didn't think MEK was compatible with vinyl................ |
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 21, 2013 14:51:53 GMT -6
oh geez.. are we talking vinyl tires? .. I'm deleting my earlier post.. thanks Sheriff Canney .. 
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Post by old school modeler on Nov 21, 2013 20:18:26 GMT -6
Vinyl figure modeling guys use super glue or epoxy for assembly on vinyl subjects, should work just as well here, I'd pick the epoxy as it is tough and can be worked well for final finish. Have seen some recommendations for the Devcon filled exposy varieties but I can't testify on this personally. If you run some tests on this, post what you find in the tips section! Would like to see what you find out.
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 21, 2013 20:52:17 GMT -6
Vinyl figure modeling guys use super glue or epoxy for assembly on vinyl subjects, should work just as well here, I'd pick the epoxy as it is tough and can be worked well for final finish. Have seen some recommendations for the Devcon filled exposy varieties but I can't testify on this personally. If you run some tests on this, post what you find in the tips section! Would like to see what you find out. I'm thinking Bruce is on to something here.. the only thing I would add is to lightly scuff the areas to be glued and wipe the area prior to gluing with denatured alcohol ... |
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Post by Bert on Nov 22, 2013 10:48:34 GMT -6
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Post by old school modeler on Nov 22, 2013 16:51:40 GMT -6
That stuff gets some good reviews on the link, contains a vinyl solvent of some kind and seems to last, I'll look for it and try it, nice tip!
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Post by Rallymaster on Dec 3, 2013 20:10:29 GMT -6
From years ago in the BAD NEWS Section: Vinyl Slick Solution! By Randy L. Koger--- Jupiter234@aol.com Thought you might find this interesting...I have found vinyl glue that actually holds together the Monogram wrinkled slicks. You just glue the seam on the tires with lots of the vinyl glue, let dry overnight and then sand tires with a rough emery board and the seam disappears! You are left with smooth, real looking worn slicks with no damn seam in the middle! The tire on the left in the photo is glued and unsanded and the one on the right is sanded and finished except for the white lettering on the tires. The vinyl glue is called Instant Vinyl, made by Advance Color Corporation, USA. The product comes carded and is in a white tube with blue lettering, and is found in the glue departments of most hardware stores. END What brand do you use to eliminate the seam on the two piece tires ? I had some kind of glue that worked like a charm ,but when it was used up I threw it away and now I cant remember the brand. I've bought three kinds so far and no luck - help ! |
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Post by ironheadchopper on Dec 18, 2013 9:13:14 GMT -6
Will this glue work on the old 1/8 Lindberg tires?
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Post by Bert on Dec 19, 2013 14:18:44 GMT -6
I've not used it on Lindberg tires, but this glue melts the two pieces together some what and blurs the seam. I don't see why it wouldn't work. If you are gluing a seam that you are not sanding, I'm not so sure.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2013 17:40:38 GMT -6
Sweet!
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Post by hobbybobby on Dec 25, 2013 19:08:48 GMT -6
Here is one more reason why I use very rarely, these tires from the kits... First, because they are in two parts... ... and secondly because they often look like this:   And because I do not use them, they pile up...  Well, if I want to use them nevertheless, to bond them, I do the following: Simply wash with soapy water, then I rub those surfaces to be bonded, with paint thinner...  I use this glue for soft and hard PVC, and have had good experience... 
Apply the glue on both sides, let them dry 3 minutes, press the two halves together, and it holds.
After a bit of grinding, the result:
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