Does Hot Stuff™ work on everything?
Almost any materials or combination of materials
can be bonded with Hot Stuff glues.
How do I know which Hot Stuff™ to use?
Use Hot Stuff™ Original when the fit is very tight
and the material is non-porous. (i.e. piece of plastic and a piece of flat rubber).
Use Super 'T'™ or Special 'T'™ when parts don't fit well. (I.e. two pieces of
unsanded wood) or for very porous materials such as the end grain of a piece
of wood. Naturally, more porous material requires thicker glue.
How do I know how much glue to use?
A good rule of thumb is that one drop covers
one square inch of non-porous material. Of course, more glue is needed if the
material is porous and soaks up the glue.
How do I align the parts before the glue cures?
If the materials
are relatively non-porous, do all the positioning first. Once a perfect
fit is achieved, apply Hot Stuff Original to the joint. If necessary,
Hot Stuff™ may be applied to more than one location along the
bond line. Example: bonding two one-inch rubber cubes together. Four
small applications, one at each side, would be in order.
Why doesn't the glue always dry instantly?
The more glue that
is used in a given bond area, the slower the cure will be. For instance,
a puddle of glue on a glass surface may not cure for hours. In these
circumstances, instant glues tend to act like they're still in the
bottle. Should a large quantity of glue be necessary, as with making
a fillet, using our accelerators will cause an almost instant cure
even in this extreme scenario.
How do I keep from putting on too much glue?
Remember the rule of thumb, "one drop covers
a square inch", keeping in mind that more may be necessary to accommodate
a poor fit, porous materials, or both.
What can I use in an emergency if I don't have fiberglass cloth on
hand?
Practically any woven material, such as a T-shirt will work. Fiberglass
and Kevlar, are by far the strongest.
How do I keep my glue fresh?
Bottles in use should be stored in a cool, dry area; extra, unopened
stock in the FREEZER.
Do I need an accelerator?
Almost always, yes. This doesn't mean that you'll always use accelerator,
but once you've used NCF™-Quick you'll find you don't want to
be without it.
When wouldn't I use accelerator?
In situations where the glue is applied first and some positioning
time is necessary.
Why do I need solvent?
With glues this strong, it is always wise to
have a bottle of solvent on hand. Unbonding misaligned parts and removing glue
from fingertips are common uses of Super Solvent.
Is Super Solvent™ a thinner?
No. Super Solvent™ is only meant for dissolving
cured glue. Any foreign material mixed with these glues (i.e. using this solvent
as a thinner) will cause an unstable condition resulting in a decrease of bond
strength and shelf life.
How do I use Super Solvent™
Check out our Super
Solvent™ tips.
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