what glue to use for diecast parts

I use JB-weld 2-part 5min epoxy on everything I can. Other clear setting brands work well in some situations also. Most do not stick to bare styrene so well without primer or extreme roughing of surface, notching etc.. too smooth. But they like metal. 

I also use JB Weld 5  minute epoxy

the surfaces on both items are painted-I was going to sand the bottom of the seat platform.

I never used epoxy-is it easy to use-thanks for your replys-joe

is it easy to use-thanks for your replys-joe

YEsit is. Squeeze  small amounts of the epoxy and mixing agent together on some scrap cardboard. Use a toothpick to mix them together and apply. For figures, apply in small amounts.

Hi Joe. Two part epoxy is very easy to use. You just mix both parts together in equal amounts and then apply. I also recommend JB Weld as well. You can find it at any big box hardware store. It will give you time to locate your figures wherever you want them and do any clean up before it sets. It bonds metal to metal very well.

thanks so much-I knew this forum had the best advice on everything

J B weld is the best, but I think a little overkill for gluing some figures in place. I use Loctite Power Grab. it comes in a  toothpaste type tube, has great holding power, water clean up and dries clear

 

http://www.loctiteproducts.com...ive-Squeeze-Tube.htm

I use Loctite 380 for stuff like this as well, it is a gap filler and the bond will stand up to a lot of abuse.  However, I have JB-Weld when I need to build something up and shape it.

I use ordinary silicone adhesive for gluing figures into seats. It holds well, fills gaps, and it is easy to remove the figure if you want to for any reason. JB Weld is forever - I used it on a Porsche air cleaner several years ago and it's still holding up fine. 

JB can be sanded, drilled, tapped, file worked, and poured into small molds, build layers etc.. Like a very strong plastic or Bondo. Play around with a little before you use it. Your sample will set solid in 5min or so.

Note: there is a slow set JB weld too(5hours-24hs) buy what you need.

Hiawatha has a point on removal. JB weld often means forever, . Silicone can be removed, but it can also permanently foul many surfaces for future painting. 

it dries about the color of a lightly faded plastic postwar tender. This whole corner(most forward) is unpainted JB weld. Bad photo but you cant see it until you really look good.  

Some of these solutions are permanent. I use GOOP adhesive for almost everything. Great stuff and.....you can remove it if you have to. 

 

I just got back from walmart-hate the place-they have everything though-got the jb weld kwikweld 2 tubes bkack/yellow.package says works on metal-dries grey

the lionel parts I ordered came today also-ordered them wed. afternoon-wish mth had a fraction of customer service help lionel does.

still cannot accept mth reply about why mike does not upload mth parts on the computer so we can fix our engines-reply-mike wants you to buy new stuff.

I told them last time I looked I did not see a monry tree in the back yard.

the lionel nmyc 400e cab figures are nice-come with seats attached.nicely painted

and both are different poses.

what was nice of lionel was I mentioned I had a nc e7 aa unit that I love-super detailed.i accidently broke a very delicate windshield wiper.while ordering parts

I mentioned the windshield wipers I needed to the customer service rep.she told me to hold on and 4 minutes later told me the repair department just took 2 off a e7 unit for me and sent them to me free.is that service.joe

forum members thanks and wish me luck with using jb weld .thinking sunday is a good day to do it-maimi heat better start winning some games.

Usually when I glue something, I want it to be permanent.