Glue & 3d printed parts

[belugawhaleman]

What's the best glue to use with 3-d printed parts? I purchased some 3d printed parts 

for a kit I'm working on. These will probably be attached to a painted surface after they

have also been painted. 

 

Paul.

 

[BlrwestSiR]

I used CA on the few 3D printed parts that I've had. You could use epoxy as well but may be messier. 

Carl

[belugawhaleman]

9 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

I used CA on the few 3D printed parts that I've had. You could use epoxy as well but may be messier. 

Carl

Thanks I'll give both a try. 

 

Paul

[Jeff]

it's the paint I'm curious about ............... enamels? 

[belugawhaleman]

12 hours ago, Jeff said:

it's the paint I'm curious about ............... enamels? 

No. Tamiya Acrylic paint. The parts I question are headlight quards. I'll

Have to paint the headlights before I put these in place. I suspect I'll have

To use a slow setting glue, and use a brush to touch-up with paint any

Glue that shows afterward. Perhaps I'll use CA gell, epoxy, or the pva  canopy

Glue I've been using. Not sure right now. These parts are ridiculously delicate

and need carefull  positioning. They are the FC Model Trend parts I posted

A while back

[BlrwestSiR]

Paul, knowing what the parts are, I'd go with the PVA glue. I find the viscosity great for headlight guards as you've only got the tips to put the glue on and it won't run everywhere like a CA might. Plus it has a bit of flex to it when dry in case you bump them. 

Only downside is it takes a bit longer to dry.

Carl 

[belugawhaleman]

3 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Paul, knowing what the parts are, I'd go with the PVA glue. I find the viscosity great for headlight guards as you've only got the tips to put the glue on and it won't run everywhere like a CA might. Plus it has a bit of flex to it when dry in case you bump them. 

Only downside is it takes a bit longer to dry.

Carl 

Thanks, I think that's the best way to go about it.