Keithbrad80 Posted January 31, 2021 #1 Posted January 31, 2021 I bought a new bottle of CA glue today and I’m not sure why but it’s not sticking. If I use CA I usually only use it on parts that are to be painted and I use super thin instant CA. The bottle I bought today is a 4 oz. bottle of Zap CA (picture included) that I bought from the local art store, the bottle of CA I have been using for who knows how long is also instant super thin CA from model expo. The model expo glue dries pretty much instantly, the zap CA doesn’t dry at all. Like not even sticky, I can put some on my fingers and hold them together without them sticking. Did I just get a bad bottle that I can’t return or is there a trick with this glue? A primer of some kind? Some kind of activator I don’t have? Any help would be appreciated. The bottle on the left is the model expo glue and the Zap CA on the right. Also, I know the pros and cons of CA glue and when to use it and the effects it had on wood and my body. I’m mostly just looking for help with this specific glue. Thanks! Bradley Moab, mtaylor and Canute 3 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures)
Gregory Posted February 1, 2021 #2 Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) The CA on the bottle must stand for the California version. They have all these environmental restrictions that make the glue unusable..😁 Just kidding. Must be a bad bottle.. Why does the color look yellowish, or is that a camera thing? It should be clear.. What about the smell? Will you be able to return it? Edited February 1, 2021 by Gregory mtaylor, Canute and Keithbrad80 3 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
Keithbrad80 Posted February 1, 2021 Author #3 Posted February 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Gregory said: The CA on the bottle must stand for the California version. They have all these environmental restrictions that make the glue unusable..😁 Just kidding. Must be a bad bottle.. Why does the color look yellowish, or is that a camera thing? It should be clear.. What about the smell? Will you be able to return it? You couldn’t be more right about California! I noticed the color as well, it was indeed yellowish. Generally when I use CA glue i notice the smell but because I leave my garage door open all day its never bad, this stuff was intense. As soon as it came out of the bottle it started burning my eyes, so back to the store I went. I had to prove to them the glue didn’t work before they would gave me a refund, by gluing my fingers together of all things lol. Imagine the site of me gluing my fingers together in the store. Bradley Canute, mtaylor and Gregory 3 Quote Current Builds: Flying Fish - Model Shipways - 1:96 Future Builds: Young America 1853 - Scratch Build - 1:72 Completed Builds: HMS Racehorse - Mantua - 1:47 (No pictures unfortunately) Providence Whale Boat - Artesania Latina - 1:25 (Also no pictures) Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways - 1:24 Shelved Builds: Pride of Baltimore 2 - Model Shipways - 1:64 (Also no pictures)
Gregory Posted February 1, 2021 #4 Posted February 1, 2021 Just curious... Did they have other bottles that were OK? mtaylor, Canute and Keithbrad80 3 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
allanyed Posted February 1, 2021 #5 Posted February 1, 2021 Another good reason not use CA when PVA or Epoxy can be used. Never had this problem with either in 45 years. 😀 Allan mtaylor, Canute and Keithbrad80 3 Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU
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