Bonding Styrene To Epoxy Surfaces w/ Modeling Glue

[John Clutch]

Hello everyone. I know the modeling glue "burns" into the plastics which make for a strong connection point, similar to welding. I have some uneven surfaces that need to be straightened out before I attach other components to that surface. The area that Im referring to is the sub-frame on the 1/12 Foose Camaro. Im removing the K member and suspension mounts, and would like to have the frame rails cleaned up before adding the suspension mounts.

Will modeling glue bond to a epoxy surface? The plan is to use 30 minute (or longer) epoxy to help strengthen the inside of the frame rails before sealing them closed with some styrene sheet. Will the modeling glue burn into the epoxy also? Or am I forced to use epoxy for bonding at this point?

Thanks,
Clutch

Edited July 15, 2016 by John Clutch

[BigTallDad]

Super glue (CA) will work. I'd suggest using the medium, gap filling variety; it gives you a little more "work" time.

[John Clutch]

Thank you BigTallDad. I will try that on a test piece and let you know it worked out for me. 

[peteski]

Epoxy (the 5-minute type) will also give a good bond.