Brand of CA?

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I'm going to start learning the CA process for pen finishes, and I'm just curious if anyone has a preference in a brand of CA glue.

Thanks in advance.

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Try Monty, I get my CA from him. I think he carries EZ bond but I also have Handibond that I can't recall where I got.

Both brands work well for me. Freshness is the key.[;)]

Keep un-opened stock inside the fridge. Get them out for a few hours to adjust to room temperature BEFORE opening them. Otherwise. condensation may form inside the bottle and that will spoil your CA.
 
The main thing is to never use the junk you can get at Home Depot or Lowe's or Wally World. A hobby store that caters to RC model builders is also a good source.
 
It doesn't seem to matter as long as the brand is a quality one, as mentioned. I've used most of the ones sold here and by our suppliers and they all seem to work equally well. I do get mine from a hobby store that caters to RC enthuasists but the tripple distilled kind from Berea is intriguing.
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Originally posted by gerryr
<br />The main thing is to never use the junk you can get at Home Depot or Lowe's or Wally World. A hobby store that caters to RC model builders is also a good source.
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As for CA I would go with the RC Hobby store. As I use to race RC 1/8th scale buggies I can tell you that the CA that they have is good. And a lot better price than the stuff you get at lowes/home depot. Just note Avoid the Black rubberized CA glue. Doesnt hold very well. Trew the tire right off a lap after I was on the track.
 
Nobody seems to want to mention a brand, so I will. I use Hot Stuff and works good for me.
I agree with the previous posting about staying away from cheap CA glue. Also, when you find one you like, stick with it. Different glues react differently. The CA finish process is trick enough without adding another variable.
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Ok sorry about not mentioning the brand of the CA I used in RC hobby. It was basically store brand sold everwhere. It is kinda generic everyone puts their own label on it but all comes in the same bottle. And by everyone this is every hobby shop in Austin and Lubbock and every other hobby shop I have ever been to. Not sure if I have any left but if I can find some will post the manufacture of it other than the hobby shop sticker. If I see a pic of the bottle I can tell you if it is the generic or not.

I just know stay away from the black "rubberized" one doesnt work futher than you can throw it. Has no sticking power at all. May look good on black woods but it will not stay for long from my experience.
 
I am partial to the low odor CA from BB. It is more expensive but is noticeably less offensive to the nose and provides me with a good CA/BLO finish.

http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Cyan_Oacrylate_Glue.htm
 
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