Glue CLEAR PLASTIC face to face with NO MARKS

[@randomn6473]

I've been looking for a good video on this and here it is! Thank you!

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@Randomn thanks for the comment, trying to share some knowledge to help others. Glad you found it was useful, good luck with future projects. If there are other things you'd like me to show, do drop me a line. Happy to get my hands dirty and get stuff done!

[@erins.5420]

So....from what I’ve seen Polygel or builder gel in hard or soft and lastly acrylic has decent clear options. All of these are used in the beauty industry for nails to actually extend the length of your nails however acrylic nails have time limitations and terrible smell from the monomer but the clears have come a long way and really are clear for both the gels and acrylics! Some have higher viscosity than others ranging from super thick that needs to be 100% manipulated to self leveling and roughly 20% manipulation. Can be made thinner or more mailable with alcohol or a slip solution. Cleans up with alcohol and is cured using a handheld UV black light or like one of the lights you used. The reason why I mention this is because 1. In the nail beauty industry, clear gel polish, builder gel or Polygel (hybrid gel) is to determine if your products are sellable or not. Any Amount of cloudiness isn’t tolerated. Clear tips are used the majority of the time with the clear gel or acrylic on top and you can’t tell if tips were used for extra support or for conserving time. Either way they can be seen when used together plus it’s super inexpensive on Amazon for sale to the public. No nail tech license needed. Edit: also an unlimited range of colors, effects, and better yet a gel or powder that’s moldable by hand or with tools that is used to make adornments or tiny charms. So if you don’t have what you need you can use one of those and then a file or dremil drill or sand paper to file or sand off the excess or into the shape you need.

[@deankay4434]

Gorilla clear glue is an adhesive with time to work with two pieces for alignment if needed. It cures buy moisture so using a damp towel on an edge then press into place. Weight or clamps work great and fully cures in 24 hours, water resistance but not designed to be constantly wet. Part # 4500102 is worth trying as sold in home improvement stores in the US. No “UV” light required and rated from -40 degrees F to 180 degrees F. It’s about $6.00.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Thanks for the tip, I've not tried that product yet or maybe it's not available in my region as I've not seen it in the shops. But will look out for it and have a go when it appears. Cheers!

[@carr869]

I’ve been a model builder for many years. Mostly cars and planes but I did do a large USS Constitution ship model, really fun doing the rigging. Question I have is there an easier way to glue car windshields without getting glue on the clear parts? Thank you for your videos. Tom

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@carr869 hi Tom, I started off building kits and still have a huge stash waiting for assemble, don't we all ;) depending on your scale, I've found emulsion glue (aqua bond 50) for me the best. It's appearance is similar to PVA and dries clear. The difference I found is that it's more flexible and resistant to shocks once dry. I remember those 1:43 kits where you have to glue the clear film to the photoetched frame then finally to the resin body. Yikes it's fiddly but worth it, it's a hobby after all ;) best of luck, give it a go and see how you get along. If you're struggling to find some let me know I could possibly post you a sample pot :) happy building!

[@baarbaardekho14]

THANK YOU ! JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Thanks for watching! I'd like to make more videos to share ideas and thoughts. Let me know if there is anything you'd like me to push ahead on!

[@gilbertbaker4647]

Great Info!!! Thank you. I am in the US. Can you add a video with the source for the UV esin glue you prefer for acrylic?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey Gibert! For the UV resin glue tested here with great results can be bought at Adhesive brokers. www.adhesivebrokers.co.uk They are a UK based shop and I have been using them for years for all sorts of glues and tapes. The UV resin gel I used isn't on their site, possibly out of stock. But do drop them an email and they are pretty good at getting back. Since you are based in the US, it might be easier to get hold of a a similar product from a local craft shop or even Amazon. WIthout a spec sheet for some products it's difficult to see if they are similar to other brands. Hope this helps, good luck with the upcoming projects.

[@filiepsamyn4450]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker I could not find AB1001 on their website

[@alingabrielafloarei3499]

Hi, can you please let me the link for the liquid glue? Great result !!!1

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Thanks for watching. The glue is from adhesive brokers but will have to call them. It's not on their website and is UK shipping only. I'll be trying out other options soon to find an option. If there are other requests, you can always drop me a line in insta.

[@stiff304]

I wonder if you could use this to make tokens by sandwiching some paper in between the pieces?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

I've been thinking about this too! Off the top of my head things that might be a challenge, is the type of print and paper. Then thickness of material for the sandwich. Hmm... It's for me thinking 🤔

[@martinjaramillo2429]

@Iamjustamodelmaker thank you for the great tips. I am curious about your wristwatch, I am far sighted and have a hard time seeing the small numbers on my watch so I noticed yours has easy to read face and wondered what is the brand. Thanks for any reply.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@martinjaramillo2429 hey ya! Thank you for watching and hope it's useful for some of your applications. Watch wise, it's an Orient aviator watch. Japanese and very reliable all these years at around £150. The dial has been modded with a Yobokies part. Looks similar to a Sinn 656. I like the big numbers and indices too, especially the lume at night. I'm sure they still make both the watch and dial. Hope you can find something suitable for your daily needs. Take care!

[@sherlockhomeboy4031]

Thos video changed my life

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Thanks for watching and commenting. How did it change your life, was it something inspirational or a point that led to another idea? Best.

[@sherlockhomeboy4031]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker I've tries every plastic glue I could find. But when I got the uv glue...no more bubbles at all. Literally was dealing with this issue for a year. I even bought acrylic with adhesive from overseas chinese vendors to see if I could get a clear finish. This was the best

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@@sherlockhomeboy4031 glad it worked out in the end, something's just need a bit of time to find the combinations that work for you. Now you've made it, well done!

[@jeneeesaisquoi]

Will you be able to see the uv resin glue spots if I just use a dab on each corner of the acrylic instead of covering the entire surface area? I want to protect a decal between 2 pieces of acrylic and don't want to ruin the decal or make the ink run.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Unfortunately you will see the dabs of glue if you put one on each corner. The whole decal will have to be encapsulated. But depending what your decal is made from, you might be ok. Can I suggest maybe UV printing your image and then sandwich two layers of acrylic. Just to be on the safe side of things. Anyways, hope this helps and good luck with the upcoming projects. Ciao!

[@jeneeesaisquoi]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker I just have an ink jet printer and was going to print a coloured sticker on white vinyl sticker paper. So I'm trying to figure out how to sandwich 2 pieces of clear acrylic to protect the sticker but also allow the acrylic to stick to one another. Thanks for replying!

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

I've not tried inkjet, but did quite a while ago laser print on bond paper and was ok to encapsulate with a 10mm border on the perimeter. Worked ok, but tricky getting bubbles out from the mid section. Nothing a vacuum chamber can't handle. Best if luck.

[@Sperperone]

Hi, what is the brand / type of the first used glue (the one into the black syringe)?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! I bought this UV resin glue from adhesive brokers. I have been using many products from them for years and they just have the solutions for my sticky needs! If not they make their own formulas and create bespoke adhesives to your spec. They are based in High Wycombe, in the UK.

[@no.brainer.000]

0:48 I can see that you also used super glue, how clear was that? I don't think you showed it in the video. Thank you for the great video though! I am trying to find the best way to stick coloured Plexiglas to canvas paper.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! With the super glue I had fogging on the surfaces and would be tricky to polish out. If you're using a coloured acrylic, but not clear coloured, it might be best using tougher building glues like mirror adhesive. Flexible and strong, always double check the spec sheet though.

[@gracebyseven]

Thank you, just what I was looking for!

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Hope the video gave a bit more info on things. I can't say I have found the final solution, but would like to find more ways to approach the issue and share more soon enough. Thanks for watching ;)

[@lingmow]

Great video. I need to bond 20mm acrylic to 6mm frostrd polycarbonate. Both peices are 2ft x 2ft. What would be your recommendation? Thank you

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! With the project you're dealing with, I don't recommend you use a glue. The glue will make the frosted piece clear. Unless it is clear glass finished on one side and frosted on the outer face. There is a type of double sided film that can be used and it leaves no trace once laminated together. I'll have to check the product at the workshop, will get back to you.

[@mikemckenney]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker Any info on the double sided film? I'm looking for something to clear bond two 12"x12" pieces together.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@Mike McKenney the double sided tape I used can be bought from adhesive brokers in High Wycombe. They cut the roll from a log to any width you require. Give them a shout, they are very helpful. Good luck!

[@heylualua]

I've been looking for this information! Thank you so much! 🙌

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Thanks for watching and hope the information was helpful for your needs. I've been trying to figure out the best solution to complete tasks here and wanted to share thoughts and approaches. I'm sure there are more methods out there. If you find any other tips please share. Happy to help if there are any other challenges. Thanks!

[@zaz7675]

Great video. been experimenting with this myself and getting the bad end of the results :) That AB1001 seems to be the magic stuff! I'm planning on curing a couple larger sheets together 500 x 500mm. How well you think this method will work

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya, I'm concerned for bubbles. Heat laminating would probably be better, or vac bag it. These are the two methods that come to mind. Best of luck :)

[@ruthdickson8686]

Do you think this would work for bonding acrylic to MDF? We want to cover a large poster that's on MDF board & need it to dry clear

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! If it's a large print I think it'll be tricky as there will be a chance of trapped bubbles. Maybe an option to cast the whole piece in resin to encapsulate it, or depending on the condition of the poster and the flatness, maybe use a double sided laminate?

[@modulartinc7048]

Hi, Was wondering what is the brand and the model of the UV resin you used, will try to find an alternative here in the Philippines Thanks!

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! I used my local supplier 'adhesive brokers' for the UV resin. But have been speaking to others and they have purchased generic UV resin from Amazon and seems to be working out. Guess it's trial and error, buy a small quantity and see how you get along. Good luck!

[@sharzanco]

Hi. Can you advice which brand name the UV glue please

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hi ya! Depends on your location. I do recommend the UV glue from adhesive brokers if you're in the UK. Or postage is going to be the only issue stopping you getting hold of some. But in general I have also tried other UV glues from Amazon and they seem to be ok for the job too. Good luck and have fun with the process!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Cool, just wondering, how to glue a crack in a plastic windscreen part for a model?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! I've previously used a solvent glue before as it is thin and fills the join. If it's a bigger gap, it might need something thicker like UV resin glue, possibly a fine polish to flatten and blend it in. Clear parts are tricky but doable. Good luck!

[@RestorationAustralia]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker Thanks

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@@RestorationAustralia I've got some cracked screens here too on a kit or two. Got to find which ones they are in this mountain of kits which still need building. Maybe a short video to run some experiments since the days are so short and dark :/

[@rivernept1769]

are UV glue and UV resin the same? if not, would you recommend UV resin (art resin) for acrylic surface bonding?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Technically they might not be, but there are so many different recipes of UV resin and glues. There will be a solution for your needs. Art resin can be used for acrylic, I've tried it on face to face and edge to face applications. Can't say the longevity, but have had parts bonded for years already. Anyways, hope this is of use and helps you narrow down a product for your job at hand. Good luck!

[@fredbradshaw3835]

What about acrylic cement, how does that do with laminating.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya Fred! With the solvent acrylic cement, I tried different methods. Capillary action between pieces using a brush, I tried applying the cement and then lay the top piece from one side to reduce bubbles. Clamping, heating, vacuum chamber.. Still there are tiny tiny bubbles, maybe there is another way I'm missing. But I've tried with the tools and knowledge at hand. I've been scratching my head over this for quite sometime, and have to say the UV resin and Tesa red tape are my best attempts so far. They are quite straight forwards and not complicated. Hope this helps, and good luck with your project.

[@fredbradshaw3835]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker maybe i just need to experiment myself. I have several laminating projects will be working on soon. I have tubed acrylic cement which i guess is like gel and the water like acrylic cement u apply with needles and a bottle with a needle. Just wanted to see if u had any insight on this way. Trying to save material, that's why i asked. Thank u.

[@fredbradshaw3835]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker btw, i have some clear alien tape that is seriously strong, have u ever worked with it? Try it, see what u think, i am.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey Fred, I'm UK based and the products that are available here that sound like the gel like acrylic cement is Tensol. And the thinner one like water could be dichloromethane. I've tried both of them in multiple tests and not have much luck for it to be absolutely clear once laminated. Always small bubbles. If the surface area is large I can imagine it being trickier to avoid bubbles in the middle. I've not tried alien tape yet. But did read a bit about it and sounds interesting, might give it a swirl once I get hold of some. Best of luck.

[@bokunochannel84207]

actually in industry they dont use glue. but rather using heat. my friend have the machine its like pressing two pieces together and heat it up to 200deg C. but the machine is expensive. - i never try, but probably you can any clear use ahisive spray.

[@DisneybyBabyRose]

best video ever

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@Disney by Baby Rose Thanks for the support there is much more coming so stay tuned! If there are any calls to action that you would like me to see to, do let me know.

[@dany7548]

Hi, I live in Germany Where can I find glue I went to the website in the description and did not find the glue .. Please can she send the product name .. I search for it on the Internet

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey Dany! With the current Brexit/Covid situation I think shipping some glue from the UK might be a little bit trickier. But as a fix, I think a general UV resin glue from Amazon will do the job. What are you bonding, any further details will help so I can suggest a glue for your job at hand. Anyways, stay safe and keep on getting stuff done :)

[@dany7548]

Hello ,, thank you for the answer ,, I want a polycarbonate bond but a bubble-free bond

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey Danny, I'm actually doing some other model making bits and will order some generic resin UV glue on Amazon. I'll be the guinea pig and try some for you. Then let you know how it goes. Good luck with the projects, so much stuff to do during these strange times

[@kyliesmith4672]

I am attempting to make clear acrylic vases so you are able to see the acrylic edging through the front piece of clear acrylic. what would you suggest I use. Everything I have used so far is just not acceptable. Please, any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Hard to say without seeing the design, but I'll give a guess and see. If edge to flat face I'd suggest the UV resin. Even face to face the resin will be good for clarity. With bigger joining areas be careful of the amount of material used, so keeping it clean. Hope this helps, good luck ;)

[@kyliesmith4672]

​@@Iamjustamodelmaker is there somehow I can contact you so I am able to send you an image of what I need help with.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! You can DM me on Instagram. @iamjustamodelmaker. Happy to share thoughts and find a solution to your needs

[@voljoun5636]

adhesivebrokers doesnt sell outside from UK. i am looking to buy this glue AB1001 but cant find it on internet. i am in France, can you help ?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Thanks for leaving a comment. It's a shame the guys at AB can't ship the item. I've not planned a trip to France soon but if I did, and the glue is still available it would be a long shot to drop it or post it to you once I am on the continent. What's your application for this glue?

[@ClbnaVGM]

Do you know how to bond some plastic transparent sheet onto a dvd case ?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! If I were bonding plastic in this scenario surface face to face, I'd go UV resin route. But before setting it, place it into a vacuum to remove possible bubbles. Hope this helps, best of luck!

[@ClbnaVGM]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker I'm talking about the outer plastic. The one that is bound with the black hard shell plastic.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@@ClbnaVGM you have an idea, and might be trickier for me to understand without a sketch or picture of your intention. If you drop me a message on insta it'll give me a better understanding.

[@Raymovanwinkle]

Hi can you leave a link for this uv glue please as I can’t find it in comments thanks :)

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey Raymond! I spoke to the guys at adhesive brokers, they are doing some maintenance on their site. But if you are based in the UK and are after the UV glue from them. It might be quicker to call or drop them a line on [e-mail]. Kate and Alan are helpful and knowledgeable on any sticky situations

[@manohardubale8274]

I want it in large quantities for my factory

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! There has been a shortage of this adhesive. A new batch would need to be made, what quantities do you require? I'm trying other products at the moment as an option. This could be a possibility for you. Will keep you posted.

[@matthewcopon1730]

Hello, I know this is an old video but is there a way to remove the seam on the sides of the acrylic?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@Craig Olver yes chloroform can be used. Also depends on the desired finish you're after. Could be sanded back with fine abrasives and then polished on a buffer wheel too. As long as the join is solid, it'll look be a nice show finish. Depends on your cuppa tea ;) good luck

[@matthewcopon1730]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker I see, thanks so much for reply. Much love

[@daleb5967]

Why?

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Why not?

[@nateserpico2886]

Clear EPOXY in a vacuum bag system

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

That would be a good one too, vacuum bagging isn't so easy but with a few attempts and the right quantities it is a good one. I've not had the time recently to do carbon fibre work, but would love to soon enough when the opportunity comes up

[@bambabamba2885]

The only problem i find with the UV glue is that it becomes yellow in no time if exposed to sun

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya @Bamba Bamba I think this might be down to the resin an d how much UV light it is exposed to. I use a resin 3d printer and notice that too much UV curing makes clear pieces yellow. It's not you, just the nature of the product

[@bambabamba2885]

@@Iamjustamodelmaker yeah! I say it because I see a lot of fellow makers with this issue in the earring industry. I also see a lot of pieces which had faded to yellow in no time with not much un exposure. Something to think about before using this bad boy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

@@bambabamba2885 there must be another product out there for some clear clear finish. Or we might have to make it happen and create one ;) I'd like to know and grow more to find a solution too...

[@BJARNE-SOLBERG]

clear plastic???????

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Hey ya! Yes to clear plastic!

[@matreyia]

This video is quite unrealistic. Nobody is going to glue such small pieces. They want giant pieces to see the uniformity or lack thereof of the bonding methods.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

The video is realistic, the materials, and the methods. Maybe it just doesn't hit the spot for you or give you a complete answer to your project at hand. I can touch on various methods, if there is something you'd like me to demonstrate I'd consider it and take it as a call to action. Drop me a line or message me on Instagram. Always happy to help and share thoughts on the solution at hand. Thanks for watching and dropping me a line, looking forward to a possible challenge to get my teeth into.

[@matreyia]

@ - I think it would be the first video on KZbin if you showed gluing 2ft x 4ft acrylic sheets together with no bubbles. I know some folks trying to glue that at .25 inch thickness to get half inch thick sheet in the end.

[@Madxcot]

I'm making Keychains and this is exactly what I was looking for. Realistic 100%

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

Thanks for watching and glad that it did help your project. There are other methods and would be tempted to give them a swing at some point. Thanks again for the support.

[@Iamjustamodelmaker]

That's quite a big surface area! Would you be encapsulating items between the layers, or be CNC milling it after? thick cast acrylic sheets are pricey nowadays, but scratching my head over the time, effort and end game to laminating these thick sheets. I'll have a closer look 🤔