"Super glue Accelerator, stop super glue white mist ?" Topic
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| moonfleetminis | 17 Feb 2015 4:15 a.m. PST |
I need to replace a lot of 6mm napoleonic flas and poles with pins to strenghthen them.
But as the figures are painted ans based i dont want the super glue "white mist" (vapour ?) to frost teh figures.
Will using Superglue accelerator stop the mist from happening ? does superglue accelerator affect already painted models ?
I have only ever fully assembled miniatures and base befroe painting so has never been an issue before. |
| Cosmic Reset | 17 Feb 2015 4:47 a.m. PST |
My experience is that that the "white mist" usually occurs when there is a lot of excess glue present. You may get a white foamy crust by applying accelerator to excess glue.
Also, the accelerator may attack, soften or stain the finish and/or paint. I would try on a test figure, apply just enough glue to bond the joint, and apply just a drop of accelerator by spraying it on the blade of a hobby knife/probe/scribing tool/etc, and applying it to the joint by quickly touching it to the glue. Should set up immediately without drowning the fig with over-spray. |
| moonfleetminis | 17 Feb 2015 5:06 a.m. PST |
Thankyoufor the information, will try it later.
cheers
Rees |
| Fizzypickles | 17 Feb 2015 7:27 a.m. PST |
You can actually buy 'super-glues' designed for clear parts and are often labelled as 'Foam-safe'. These are designed to leave no clouding or 'blooming' at all. link |
 Extra Crispy  | 17 Feb 2015 7:44 a.m. PST |
Why not use regular white glue? Safe on paint (some people use it as a topcoat) and dries dead clear? More than strong enough to hold pins in place. |
| moonfleetminis | 17 Feb 2015 9:59 a.m. PST |
@fizzy pickles thanks for the link , i didnt know there was a non-foaming superglue, cheers @extracrispy never thought "white glue" to be strong enough to hold the metal pins to metal, only ever used it on MDF buildins etc Hhhmmm, interesting info, cheers |
| Extra Crispy | 17 Feb 2015 11:13 a.m. PST |
I frequently use white glue to repair/reinforce bayonets. Bend back into position and apply a bead of white glue with a paint brush. It fills in gaps etc. quite nicely. Won't save the piece from handling abuse but definitely helps as it forms a kind of protective sleeve. |
Random Die Roll  | 17 Feb 2015 5:19 p.m. PST |
Irishserb has it correct--the accelerator will cause the extra glue to "wick" up from the joint and leave the "white mist" you are looking at. Also try putting the accelerator in a tin or plastic pan and using a swab to apply to 1/2 of the glue joint. |
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