Steve W-O Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Firstly, it probably isn't acetate, just what it is commonly called. It is the kind of plastic that OHP slides are made of, or the covering on packaging like shirts or chocolates I have some sheets, which I thought would be ideal for windows, just about stiff enough, but easy to cut and curve. I tried to stick it onto the covering film with cyano, but that does not stick to either the sheet or the film. Epoxy might work, but would not be clear, or as clear as the CA. Balsa cement would take for ever to dry even if it would stick. I would really like to stick it on the outside, it looks neater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 canopy glue, google it, sticks most plastics, and dries clear, you can even get it from amazon, but watch the postage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Second Canopy Glue. Dries clear, and sticks like the proverbal...(?) Also flexible, so won't crack. This: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 assit, great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 A couple of years ago, I bought a few bottles at a show. I was in the YT stand, and people were saying that they couldn't find any Canopy glue. There was only one seller selling them, and bought the last six. I paid £2.50 each, but the person was so desperate, he gave me £10 for two! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W-O Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ordered, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Another good glue for canopies and difficult sticking is Zap-goo formerly zap-a-dab-a-Goo. Its like a thick contact glue and really grips .Not a lot of shops seem to keep it now . Its a must have in the workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Another vote for Formula 560 from me too.....sticks plastic to wood really well.....needs a fair time to dry though...24hrs or so!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytilbroke Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Canopy glue. For other comment, Perhaps "Gorilla" glue. seen this in garden shops too, seems much like Zapa-dap-a-goo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Phil at fighter aces stocks zap a dap a goo, but I would err towards canopy glue as well. Zap a dap etc is an excellent general purpose glue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Harrison Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Not quite on the same subject but, where is the best place to get Acetate for Windscreens from and, what thickness is best? Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electriflier Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Steve, Uhu POR also works very well on the clear sheet as it doesn't mist or frost. Ron, most LMS's sell the clear acetate sheet. Usually in 10 thou' and 20 thou' sheets of A4 size and around £1.00 and £1.50 respectively. Regards Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Posted by Ron Harrison on 01/09/2014 12:40:56: Not quite on the same subject but, where is the best place to get Acetate for Windscreens from and, what thickness is best? Thanks Ron All sorts of packaging materials can be used. At this time of year (almost) ask friends / relatives, to keep their Xmas card packaging if you want it flat. Pop bottles are good for curved. These days Easter egg packaging is a bit thin for canopies, which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 My first impressions of Canopy Glue were on the negative side, I couldn't get it to stick ! but then after giving it another try, I realised the mistake was mine .... having got used to using today's fast setting glues, I just wasn't allowing canopy glue enough time to go off ! So now I carefully rough up the gluing area on the edge of the canopy with fine abrasive sandpaper, then apply the glue and clean off the excess. Then where I can I use tape to hold the canopy down to the fuselage surface. As mentioned earlier it's recommended to leave 24 hours, but I leave it for 48 hours. I know most of here are now used to using quicker setting glues these days, but its worth giving the canopy glue time needed to go off .... I've never had a canopy glue failure yet. Another tip I discovered is, old dried canopy glue can be removed with gently wiping with a soft cloth and methylated spirits, providing you first check it doesn't damage the surface the glue is stuck on. Ronaldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Ps ..... I have also used canopy glue on iron on film with success, sand the gluing area with fine abrasive sandpaper first. If you are worried about scratching the film beyond the gluing area, I usually put masking tape on the film up to the canopy glue line first so I don't accidently over sand the area and spoil the film around the canopy. Ronaldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prop Nut Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Ron, try here for windscreen material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Balsa cement glues acetate well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY DAVIES 1 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 When you use it first it seems so thin and it doesn't hold the sheet on. Just go away and come back another day and 'Hey Presto' or 'Eureka it works' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Another vote for formula 560. Stick it together and then go off flying for the day/weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY DAVIES 1 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I made a forced march shopping trip to Lidl yesterday and found what I hope is an useful product. They had a selection of tubes of 'carded' UHU glues and I spotted this one, 'Hartkunststoff' - 'Spezialkleber' It is a glue for hard plastics. My mind clicked 'I wonder? Will it work on acetate and similar windscreen materials', it gives a setting time of 5 minutes, Well it does I have just cut the bubble pack in half and glued it together in 5 minutes, full setting time 24 Hrs. It seems to have a similar solvent smell to their UHU 'Por' glue but it dries clear but a little bit like balsa cement would used if like this but almost water thin but it isn't runny. Should be great for gluing on to on framing. On offer 2 tubes for £2.40 or so There are one or two other varieties on offer, the other one I bought was a 'leather and fabric' They are on the 'Last weeks offers' stands. Being as I was a good boy and bought a bottle of chocolate liqueur for Her I was allowed to buy a new digital multimeter for Me which has a 1.5 v and a 5v position on it Super value as my old one has a dicky switch like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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