I have an MTH PS1 Burlington Zephyr from 2001. The lamps are powered from one car to the next by tethers. The tethers seem to be rubber. In trying to connect one car to the next, the connectors fail due to the age of the rubber and glue holding them. It's the glue that fails. I have used Testors basic airplane glue, Faller Super Expert plastic glue, Plastruct Plastic Weld, Aleene's Tacky Glue, and Elmers white. I would be grateful for any other glue suggestions.
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Try Zap-a-Gap.
E6000, strong, flexible, clear, waterproof and at Walmart, HD Etc. extra will glue on the sole of your shoe if it is loose.
Charlie
I agree with Charlie. Keep in mind that the E6000 takes 24 hour set up.
Thanks to all who responded. I'll be trying E6000 this week.
Also check the web site Glue this to that for suggestions.
Watch the labels with glues. There are some pretty toxic ones that require a lot of ventilation.
You bet I'll be careful Steve. It's been many many years since I purchased Testors when it was in a yellow tube.
Black silicone stays flexible. Many of the others do not.
Have you tried hot glue?
@POTRZBE posted:I have an MTH PS1 Burlington Zephyr from 2001. The lamps are powered from one car to the next by tethers. The tethers seem to be rubber. In trying to connect one car to the next, the connectors fail due to the age of the rubber and glue holding them. It's the glue that fails. I have used Testors basic airplane glue, Faller Super Expert plastic glue, Plastruct Plastic Weld, Aleene's Tacky Glue, and Elmers white. I would be grateful for any other glue suggestions.
This is what you need'.. forget any other glue for this fix you need'..
The Big A has it (inexpensive)....
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Quarter G 48 I have a bottle of that on my supply shelf. I will give it a try. Thank you.
@Choo Choo Charlie posted:E6000, strong, flexible, clear, waterproof and at Walmart, HD Etc. extra will glue on the sole of your shoe if it is loose.
Charlie
Along with Rod Miller and Choo Choo Charlie I would also try E6000. I used it to glue together the rubbery and cloth-like soles of boots and it's held for weeks now. The instructions advised to allow it to cure for up to 72 hours, and that's what I did. I did use a generous amount because I could do that with boots.