TK-7980 Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 While assembling my last calf piece, I didn't get enough glue on the center part, so I took it apart and let it dry. Can I just glue over it or, sand it then glue over it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfZoom Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Can you sand it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 You can sand Devcon after it completely cures. Generally glues don't stick to themselves very well. This is especially true with CA/superglue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Well when I'm sanding it, I'm not sure if it's gone. The color is still there. But I'm PRETTY sure that it is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr4nky Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 I might be mistaken, but sanding it will still give you a rough surface for the next layer of glue no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy[TK] Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Had the same problem. I sanded the area as much as possible and reglued. The glue is holding. In reaching an area that did not get any glue, I place a dab of glue on a wooden coffee stirrer, tooth pick or even a thin knife and place it in the spot I missed. I also make sure before performing that task that I have painters or masking tape in front the problem area so that I don't get glue anywhere but the area I want it to go. A little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 What's good for removing glue that squeezed out of the seam? I forgot to use painters tape in my haste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy[TK] Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 What's good for removing glue that squeezed out of the seam? I forgot to use painters tape in my haste. If the glue has not yet dried, you may be able to use something like goo gone. If the glue has dried ... I know this sound peculiar. I tried using an exacto knife, that did not work. Then I applied painters around the area where the glue was. I wrapped some sand paper around an old butter knife. I gently sanded the area. It was time consuming, but it worked. Now that I think about it, you could probably use an emory board for sanding. Leaves a little scarring, but I use a little balthroom caulking and I have had no problems with it peeling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-7980 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Just found out something neat while trying to cover up my mistake. The white silicone sealant used to fill in the gap in the MRCE helmets will actually REMOVE the devcon glue from the plastic. If it doesn't remove anything, it will at least cover it up. I'm unsure if this has any adverse effects on the plastic but I'll find out soon if there are any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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