Burning a hole in the armor

[Darth_Finger]

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.

[Slaveprobe[TK]]

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...

[Darth_Finger]

I will try and get a pic tonight for ya

[NoVATie[Admin]]

Battle damage?

[Darth_Finger]

hehe, looks like I got shot at.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

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

[dougefresh]

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.

[Darth_Finger]

E6000 is what I used too, strange.

[Murray1134[501st]]

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?

[Darth_Finger]

i sanded the area and used rubbing alcohol to clean it. Its on the chest plate.

[Darth_Finger]

Here is a pic.

 

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[kiyotei[TK]]

dare I say you now have a nipple ring:)) I'm not sure if that's cannon.

[Plastic Fury[TK]]

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.

[troopermaster]

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

[dougefresh]

Summary: Use oblong tabs and tape them in place while glue dries

 

You gotta' respect a guy who even provides his own Cliffs Notes.

[Darth_Finger]

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.

[firebladejedi[TK]]

Remember you are only glueing plastic together, not repairing a house

[Agent RayBans]

Go sandy?