Darth_Finger Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Anyone else run into the problem of burning a hole in the armor? I use to much glue on the snap. Looks like the glue ran into the metal snap and bingo. Kinda of have an idea how to fix it. Just seeing what others have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaveprobe Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Anyone else run into the problem of burning a hole in the armor? I use to much glue on the snap. Looks like the glue ran into the metal snap and bingo. Kinda of have an idea how to fix it. Just seeing what others have done. Can you post a pic of the damage? I am curious about this problem. I tried to do this with two spare ABS pieces, a snap and a lot of E6000 but nothing happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I will try and get a pic tonight for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVATie[Admin] Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Battle damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 hehe, looks like I got shot at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Some glues do react badly when they come into contact with metal ie the snaps on the tabs.. as far as i know E-6000 does not seem to be affected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougefresh Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 That stinks, dude! What glue were you using? I know there's a thread on here that talks about making a kind of plastic repair paste using small shreds of ABS/HIPS and acetate. Apparently, it works pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 E6000 is what I used too, strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray1134[501st] Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 E6000 is what I used too, strange. Were you using any kind of accelerant? Anything painted? I've used E6000 with snaps a lot and never had an issue. Sounds like some kind of reaction happened. Where was the damage located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 i sanded the area and used rubbing alcohol to clean it. Its on the chest plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Here is a pic. ---------- Edited December 9, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiyotei[TK] Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 dare I say you now have a nipple ring:)) I'm not sure if that's cannon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastic Fury[TK] Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I'll have to watch this as well, I did something similar on my thighs. It was my first build and I used ABS glue (which I won't do again) and made some mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't know what shape your plastic tab was, but I always make them oblong shape so that the glue is further away from the snap in the middle. Put a blob of E6000 on each end of the tab and wait a few minutes before applying it to the armour. The glue will not run as it will feel almost dry but it will stick just fine. Another thing I do when attaching these tabs is to simply tape them in place while waiting for the glue to cure. Using clamps puts exsessive force on the tabs that is not necessary and if glue does touch the metal snap, the clamp is forcing it against the plastic and increases the chance of it burning through. Summary: Use oblong tabs and tape them in place while glue dries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougefresh Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Summary: Use oblong tabs and tape them in place while glue dries You gotta' respect a guy who even provides his own Cliffs Notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Finger Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I don't know what shape your plastic tab was, but I always make them oblong shape so that the glue is further away from the snap in the middle. Put a blob of E6000 on each end of the tab and wait a few minutes before applying it to the armour. The glue will not run as it will feel almost dry but it will stick just fine. Another thing I do when attaching these tabs is to simply tape them in place while waiting for the glue to cure. Using clamps puts exsessive force on the tabs that is not necessary and if glue does touch the metal snap, the clamp is forcing it against the plastic and increases the chance of it burning through. Summary: Use oblong tabs and tape them in place while glue dries Thanks man I cut out 1 1/2 inch squares. I think I used way to much glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Remember you are only glueing plastic together, not repairing a house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent RayBans Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Go sandy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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