poopypants Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 hey guys... exactly as the title says... i bought an aftermarket insert for rollie... requires a little glue... should have bought a genuine snap-in style, but wanted to try the whole aging of the insert... anyway, i have searched and found such answers as G-S Cement... Gorilla Snot... an other various adhesives... what will hold it in there? thanks again guys! PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATCHman Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I have been using minimal amounts of 2 component expoxy. That worked perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 I have been using minimal amounts of 2 component expoxy. That worked perfect. That's the best - works fine for me too ! As far as I know that's what all our modders use too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwyn Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 TRY SUPERGLUE IT WORKS FOR ME AND IT WILL FOR YOU TO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Super Glue will weaken in water. So, if this is going to be used in swimming, don't use super glue. Use epoxy. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchwatcher Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 i have experimented with several types of glue... contact cement, super glue, super glue-gel, gorilla glue, barg cement, etc. best results come from 2 part clear epoxy. it comes in a small plunger (2 tubes), which allows you to squeeze out a little and mix. 5minutes to hardening. reason i like it, is it gives you a little more time to position the insert than superglue and also has a little bit of flex, which will survive the impact of being hit (superglue tends to crack when hit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 i use 2 part epoxy and have never had an insert come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted August 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 any brand names? something i can get @ hardware stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 (edited) PP, I've used this with excellent results on inserts & pearls. Haven't had one fly off yet. http://www.gssupplies.com/cement_hypo.html The precision applicator makes it a breeze! Purchased a tube up on Ebay but available in most hobby type stores. Jet Edited August 18, 2006 by Jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 any brand names? something i can get @ hardware stores? 3M is what i like, picked it up in a drug store, sav-on i think. i picked up some cheapy stuff at walmart that was not so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr81 Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Just a heads up but Gorilla Glue expands when it sets up and is almost impossible to remove once it cures. Epoxy is a far better choice. you can apply it with the end of a toothpick with much more control. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted August 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 thanks everyone... someone I had PM'd, told me about the G-S Hypo Cement and i immediately ordered some through ebay for $5... so i will give it a go! just wanted to see if you guys had any other options... you guys rock! PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmex Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 thanks everyone... someone I had PM'd, told me about the G-S Hypo Cement and i immediately ordered some through ebay for $5... so i will give it a go! just wanted to see if you guys had any other options... you guys rock! PP I use clear Silicone II (by GE yep.. general electric) "window and door": indoor and outdoor mold & mildew resistant wont shrink or crack permanently flexible It's cheap to boot and easy to remove (unlike epoxy). It also helps waterproof watches. Got mine at Wal-Mart by the paint section for under $4. Cheers. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertrinaustin Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I have tried two different brands of super glue and neither held. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I have used Gorilla Glue and it holds up awesome. Like someone already mentioned, it does expand. The trick is to use a very thin layer of it. What I do is put some on a piece of cardboard, then take a pin and dip it into the glue on the cardboard. Then I make about 12 little dots of glue on the bezel groove where the insert sits. It does not look like alot of glue when you are done, but don't worry,its plenty to hold. And the best part is that it does not set up for about 15 minutes, so you have plenty of time to make adjustments. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchski Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 I have used Gorilla Glue and it holds up awesome. Like someone already mentioned, it does expand. The trick is to use a very thin layer of it. What I do is put some on a piece of cardboard, then take a pin and dip it into the glue on the cardboard. Then I make about 12 little dots of glue on the bezel groove where the insert sits. It does not look like alot of glue when you are done, but don't worry,its plenty to hold. And the best part is that it does not set up for about 15 minutes, so you have plenty of time to make adjustments. Jim Gotta go with Elmer's glue (like in kindergarten). It will hold for at least 5 minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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