Attaching etched parts

[areibel]

OK, I have another one for the experts!
What do you use to attach etched parts like grilles and fan covers?  As a noob in detailing I've had several opinions, but mostly from guts that are more into structures and scenery.  Most say ACC, but can it get brittle (I've built a few resin car kits that have had issues)?  I've also had canopy cement and barge cement mentioned, but I haven't used either very much. 

[m a y o r 79]

I use CA. Never had one break out yet due to normal use.

[icghogger]

FWIW, I use Barge Cement, thinned 50/50 with MEK. I put the Barge on the PE, place it where I want it, then flow a small amount of MEK at the joint with a needle applicator. The MEK welds the Barge-coated PE and plastic together. A couple of my pieces were done this way 20+ years ago and have not failed yet.

[countryroads]

Jan 17, 2020 6:57:23 GMT -5 icghogger said:

FWIW, I use Barge Cement, thinned 50/50 with MEK. I put the Barge on the PE, place it where I want it, then flow a small amount of MEK at the joint with a needle applicator. The MEK welds the Barge-coated PE and plastic together. A couple of my pieces were done this way 20+ years ago and have not failed yet.

Thank this method helps me as I was getting ready to mix a batch but now I know how y'all use barge.

Later Tater now where's Tot.

[m a y o r 79]

Maybe I need to give that a try, time to head to the hobby shop!

[dale]

I've used pliobond or canopy glue, no issues with either, I've never tried the barge cement. Dale

[icghogger]

Jan 18, 2020 8:22:59 GMT -5 dale said:

I've used pliobond or canopy glue, no issues with either, I've never tried the barge cement. Dale

Dale, Barge and Pliobond are contact cements and one can be substituted for the other.  I have never used canopy glue, but with so many folks on board with it, I may have to give it a try!