What is the best glue to use for acrylic?
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Topic: What is the best glue to use for acrylic?
Posted By: backwards32
Subject: What is the best glue to use for acrylic?
Date Posted: November 09 2016 at 1:59pm
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I've always only done glass for my builds but I have a little acrylic project. Anybody know what is best to use to glue two acrylic pieces together? Can I use the regular silicon I use for glass? ------------- Fish Food Direct Great Food for half the price 801-721-0671 call or text me anytime |
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Posted By: Krazie4Acans
Date Posted: November 09 2016 at 2:14pm
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Silicone does not bond well to acrylic and will pull off over time. Weld-on has proven to be the one that works best for me. #3 and #4 are quite thin and fairly easy to apply. #16 is thicker like a gel superglue and lets you apply it to one piece and then press it against another. I found the key to a good bond is to scrape the edge smooth (or heat polish which is hard to get right) and then hold the pieces together. Apply the weld-on and give the acrylic a little time to soften. Then apply weight to one piece to seal the joint. allow is to set for 15 minutes or so and then apply additional weld-on if there are any gaps or bubbles. ------------- My ocean. 90g (yup, won it!), 40g, 28g, & 10g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63568&title=krazies-nano-paradise" rel="nofollow - Tank Thread: |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: November 09 2016 at 4:14pm
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+1 Weld-on is easy to use because it melts the Acrylic to make a strong bond. I have two partially used pint cans, #3 and #16, that are about 6 months old and need to be used. Would consider trading for New Wave Arctic Copepods or enriched BS.  Let me know.Aloha, Mark  808-345-1049 ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: November 09 2016 at 8:22pm
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I always use #4. Then a day later run down the seems with #16. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: backwards32
Date Posted: November 09 2016 at 8:25pm
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Mark that would be great because I don't need a whole bunch. When is a good time to make the trade? ------------- Fish Food Direct Great Food for half the price 801-721-0671 call or text me anytime |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: November 10 2016 at 10:18am
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