dlh Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I've got the decals on and Micro Sol'ed. Which lens making material do you prefer?Thanks,Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Last few Ive done I just use Future Edited April 4, 2017 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlh Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Last few Ive done I just use Future and I have that too. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 That's a great idea, of course I already finished the interior the other day and installed it in my current build. I'll have to use that idea in my upcoming build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 My preferred lens maker is either Microsol's Krystal Klear or Zap Formula 550 canopy glue. Both are water based and go on white and dry clear. You can also make them dome up just a little so they look like an old style lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Try one of the UV light setting glues like "Laser Bond". It works fantastic! squeeze a little directly from the tube onto your gauge face, make sure there are no bubbles & zap it with the light &, viola! instant lenses. I used it for my '69 Coronet & it worked better than I could have imagined. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon63 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Elmer's Clear. Also a water-based glue. I just put a drop in and let it self level. I've even put a drop in, let it dry, then add the needle, and put another drop in, just to give it some depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I too like Elmer's or some similar white glue. If you screw something up or just want to try again, it's easily removed for another try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I too like Elmer's or some similar white glue. If you screw something up or just want to try again, it's easily removed for another try. AMEN! not that I ever screw something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I have used just two different products. #1 Tamiya clear and #2 Future. I find myself using future more and more now. The Future is a little "thinner" and flows a little better. I also use it for head light lenses and tail light lenses also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I have used just two different products. #1 Tamiya clear and #2 Future. I find myself using future more and more now. The Future is a little "thinner" and flows a little better. I also use it for head light lenses and tail light lenses also.But aren't lenses over the gauges supposed to look like they are some distance from the gauge face decal? The clear coat needs to have some thickness to it. That is why things like white glue or UV-curable clear resins are often used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smacky-t Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Modge Podge works quite well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Been using Modge Podge for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 But aren't lenses over the gauges supposed to look like they are some distance from the gauge face decal? The clear coat needs to have some thickness to it. That is why things like white glue or UV-curable clear resins are often used.Usually the gauges on a models dash has a raised molding into which the decal is set. I'll do any detailing of the surrounding area before I set the decals. After the decals have dried, usually over night, I'll then use which every product to basically fill the gauge face and then allow to dry. The reason I prefer the Future product is that it will tend to dip toward the center of the gauge after drying. This gives the illusion of a curved gauge face. Like the many other products mentioned here it also keeps the decal in place for many years since the decals will often not fully bond to say a chromed surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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