Insect Direct Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 im neally ready to glue some tracks into a new bd setup. Im just wondering if anyone has some suggestions as to what glue i should use? plastic tracks onto polyurethane'd mdf think i use no more nails last time?? tia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 im neally ready to glue some tracks into a new bd setup. Im just wondering if anyone has some suggestions as to what glue i should use? plastic tracks onto polyurethane'd mdf think i use no more nails last time?? tia Did no more nails not work last time? I think I'd try some CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 CA? yep the liquid nails seems to be holding on the old cabinet. So i will use that unless someone recommends something better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 CA= Superglue Cyanoacrylate is the generic name for cyanoacrylate based fast-acting glues such as methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names like The Original Super Glue and Krazy Glue), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 loctite do some good superglues for different applications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'd use araldite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 sanding the plastic first will help grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 thanking you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I used araldite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Gorilla grip, use it on the building site for most jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 we use plastic track almost every week of the year. We use small screws and carefully counter sink the holes Any had setting glues will often give problems as the glue sets solid and hard as rocks but the plastic and MDF move at different rates creating a shearing effect and breaking the seal BTW, My son in law is building a new BD enclosure out of glass, its about 1500 long x 700 x 700 He will need to glue those tracks in using silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have always been a bit wary of using RTV on plastic because it often doesn't stick. It depends on the plastic but I suspect the plastisizer used in PVC (DIMP) bleeds out. I am not sure what plastic the tracks are made from though, that is why I used araldite. It has stuck so far but do understand what you are saying Barrie. I glued mine before it was painted. Hot glue might be OK as it would remain a bit more flexable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 i have siliconed glued in runners on a 4 foot glass terrarium that have been there for 3 years no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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