Testors 3507 liquid cement

[NOBLNG]

I have stuck a needle down inside the nozzle and I hit a blockage or  something?? I cannot seem to puncture it so It is not a foil seal... yet when I squeeze the bottle nothing wants to come out. After shaking it and poking at it, I can get a very little bit to come out. Is this thing defective or is there something that I just don't get?

Edit: I have removed the cap, and the rest is a one piece molded bottle that I can see. I would drill a hole clean into the reservoir, but I don't want to enlarge the hole and all my small drill bits are not long enough.

Edited May 15, 2018 by NOBLNG

[SfanGoch]

Believe it or don't,  you can easily pull the applicator tube out of the container. Do that, then use a needle or a drill bit to clear any obstruction.When you're finished, reinsert the applicator tube back into the container and you'll be good to go.

[Matt Bacon]

Just heat the metal "nozzle" tube whilst holding it horizontal or pointing slightly upward, using the gas flame on your cooker or a cigarette lighter: it'll glow red hot, and you'll get a nice little flame at the top as the glue that's set inside it melts and burns off. I do it all the time with the "hypo" applicators on Humbrol and Revell plastic cement bottles. Just don't squeeze the bottle while you're doing it, or hold it upside down...

best,

M.

[SfanGoch]

The applicator tube is removable. 

[NOBLNG]

Sorry, this is a better pic. The nozzle is plastic and although it is separate from the body, it will not screw off. I have given it a fairly decent twist with pliers, and it did not budge. I was thinking of heating a pin red hot and melting a hole, but I do not want to have it burst into a ball of flames in my hands!

[SfanGoch]

YOW! I was referring to this particular version which I have and has the removable applicator tube:

I've never bought one with the plastic applicator.

 

 

[peteski]

I also have the one with the stainless steel hypodermic tubing applicator - I bought it about 30 years ago. I think Testors changed the design and now they use a plastic nozzle.

There is no seal inside - if no glue comes out when squeezed, it is clogged.  I would try using either piece of stiff wire (like K&S 0.020" brass rod) or a small drill but to try to unclog it.

Edited May 16, 2018 by peteski

[SfanGoch]

Peter, there's a toy store in Greenpoint that still sells them. That's where I get mine. If the bottle you have runs out, transfer the cement from the new into the old.

Edited May 16, 2018 by SfanGoch

[LDO]

Use MEK and apply it with a paint brush. Transfer from the quart can to a small glass bottle.

[peteski]

13 hours ago, SfanGoch said:

Peter, there's a toy store in Greenpoint that still sells them. That's where I get mine. If the bottle you have runs out, transfer the cement from the new into the old.

Good idea - thanks Joe!  But at the rate I use it, I'll have some left at the time I die. I'm a CA glue addict.

[peteski]

11 hours ago, LDO said:

Use MEK and apply it with a paint brush. Transfer from the quart can to a small glass bottle.

That is basically what the Testors Liquid Cement is (in the glass bottles).

The stuff discussed here is a bit thicker - it has some body to it, and it doesn't evaporate as fast. It is like Testors Mixed their Liquid Cement from the glass bottles with some of their old-fashion tube cement.