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#1 _redrana_

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Posted 22 July 2007 - 07:09 PM

Hi does anyone know what glue to use when replacing the lens on instrument gauges? I was tempted to use superglue but I used that on some plastics before and it turns it a milk colour where it bonds :huh:

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Posted 22 July 2007 - 08:20 PM

I'd be looking at modeling glue. The type that they would use on clear parts such as windows and cockpits etc...

I'm sure a good model shop would be able to point you in the right direction.

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Posted 22 July 2007 - 08:36 PM

I prefer to use Tarzans Grip. It is a clear contact type adhesive. The super glues tend to run and damage the plastic. Use all glues sparingly. Less is more.

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Posted 23 July 2007 - 06:42 PM

How did you get the old lenses off?

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Posted 23 July 2007 - 07:01 PM

How did you get the old lenses off?

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Just used a gentle pressure to break the glue with a flat bladed screw driver under the edge of the lens. If you're careful they separate no problem. I did it quite a while ago and removed the best lenses from two other gauge pods to get a good set, now I see new ones can be bought from rarespares :D

Anyway thanks for ths suggestions for glue, I'll see what I can get hold of from the model shops.

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 09:58 AM

I know it's 8yr old but no point starting a new thread if you can drag up an old one. :rolleyes:

 

Has anyone else got any other suggestions for gluing the lens' on the gauges.

 

So far there is superglue: i tried it but it didn't stick and it run a bit, modelling glue and Tarzans grip.


Edited by Mort, 28 January 2015 - 09:59 AM.


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Posted 28 January 2015 - 10:13 AM

I used very small dobs of 5min araldite. Superglue can turn the plastic white and smoky.

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 10:14 AM

Thanks Brad, i got some of that in the shed.

 

Did you get the Rares lens', if so how did they fit mine aren't quiet curved enough so will have to hold them in place till set.........shit happens :)


Edited by Mort, 28 January 2015 - 10:15 AM.


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Posted 28 January 2015 - 10:37 AM

No I think I used spares city or something like that through ebay. Mine seem to fit well. The araldite is just slightly flexible so it won't just crack and let go like superglue does. I just put many small dobs all the war around it.

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Posted 28 January 2015 - 10:41 AM

Thanks again Brad, might give it go today, need to get this done so i can put the dash back in.



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Posted 28 January 2015 - 12:50 PM

What does it matter if it goes cloudy?

 

You don't see the outsides of the lens when the binnacle is fitted.



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Posted 28 January 2015 - 01:07 PM

No I think I used spares city or something like that through ebay. Mine seem to fit well. The araldite is just slightly flexible so it won't just crack and let go like superglue does. I just put many small dobs all the war around it.

Same lens as Rare spares

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Posted 05 February 2015 - 10:52 AM

If it's an LH or LX, be careful if you're using aftermarket lenses like Rare Spares.

 

The lenses are good quality, however they're slightly larger than the originals and move around a bit while placing them down on the lens housing.  As a result you can end up with glue smeared all around the edges, some of which is visible when fitted with the facia in place.

 

Apply the glue sparingly to THE HOUSING, not the lenses, and place the lenses down VERY carefully, then, don't touch them or they'll move around and you end up with a mess and the glue can't be removed without completely messing up the lenses.

 

I know this first hand, from the very first time I had to fit some... Smarter now.



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Posted 05 February 2015 - 02:58 PM

A few small dobs of clear silicon would probably work as well,would also hold it in place a bit better while it sets overnight?



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Posted 14 February 2015 - 11:18 PM

Hot glue gun is quite a good thing, that is what we used last time we did a set at work.

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Posted 17 February 2015 - 09:53 AM

I used superglue.

 

As Chris said the Rares ones are a tad bigger than the original,

 

I found mine didn't quite have the correct curve so i had to hold them on till the glue set.






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