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Old 06-19-2009, 09:55 AM
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I need to re-glue some tires that separated...any good 2nd best options out there? I just placed an online order that included some, but won't be in till next week sometime, and I really don't want to go buy a 2nd bottle


AKA crazy glue or something similar at wally-Mart.
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i just use CA glue....i like the AKA
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crazy glue = CA
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Well, I decided to try a little welder glue I had laying around. Works great for foamies, and stays flexible. Will see how it does under some brushless power
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For reglues I have been using loctite brand "super glue" from Lowes. It is about 5 bucks, a little thicker and works really well... It does take a little longer to dry than the thin stuff.
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I used to hate glueing tyres, howerver, working as a mechanic, I found "Loctite 480". See the thread I started http://www.ausrc.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12655
still working as good as ever, NO delaminations to date
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I always use Super Glue, it is the same stuff as "Tire Glue" only much cheaper!
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has anybody ever used gorilla glue???????????
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Originally Posted by jmoMAMBA
has anybody ever used gorilla glue???????????
Nooooo...

The stuff expands 4x its size when it cures......you will have the biggest mess of your life
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Originally Posted by mrmike1294
I always use Super Glue, it is the same stuff as "Tire Glue" only much cheaper!
How well does it hold the tire on for you? I haven't had much luck with it, and this goes back about 18-20 years ago, before we had crazy power from powerplants like the brushless motors we have today coupled with LiPos...

I see you have a 5700, does your tire ever come off? I've always thought that not all CA are the same. Since my bad luck with Super Glue, I've always used the ZAP-A-GAP CA (green bottle)... I think ZAP is the best for our hobby use (I think that's why they sell them at our hobby stores), I've glued countless things to my fingers with it!
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I like the loctite glue, you can by it at lowes or any hard ware stor for like 5 bucks.
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I used industrial strength Loctite for my 1/8 tires. Held very good.
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