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So borrowing an idea, I picked up a bunch of these plastic bins used for bolts and bits.
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The problem that I've run into is that nothing will stick to them, not primer, not paint and not even super glue.
Any ideas on how to actually use the things?
Thanks to insaniak for the idea here http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/650202.page
   
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Berlin Germany

you could drill small holes inside the walls where you want the bitz attached to...then you insert fitting rods of plastic and then you can glue the bitz to the rods...it is a kind of riveting...tedious but it will solve your problems...

cool idea by the way!

   
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Thanks Viktor, that idea definitely crossed my mind. It's definitely a possibility but still leaves me trying to figure out how to solve the paint problem.
   
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Berlin Germany

i think whatever is used to prime cars/parts will have to stick to it... if all fails...add PVA...or first sand it down a bit...

   
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Definitely give them a good sanding with some coarse sandpaper.

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As with pastic models, a wash in hot soapy water before you start is a good idea, as they often have a quite oily residue on them that will interfere with glue or paint.

Glue will depend somewhat on the specific plastic used, and the surface texture... some of these tubs are smooth, some have a bit of a rough finish which will cause superglue to not work as well. A quick-setting Epoxy glue would probably work, although I've been using one like this: http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/sg_plstc/overview/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-System.htm

It's essentially a strong superglue formula with an activator... You 'paint' the pieces to be glued with the activator, add a drop of glue and press them together. Bonds almost instantly on just about any type of plastic.


I've had no problems with spraypaint sticking to the tubs I've been using, but success there may vary depending on the specific plastic used. I've undercoated with both regular spray paint and a 'undercoat' spray, and both worked fine. Otherwise, a coat of matte sealer first might help.

 
   
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 insaniak wrote:
As with pastic models, a wash in hot soapy water before you start is a good idea, as they often have a quite oily residue on them that will interfere with glue or paint.

Glue will depend somewhat on the specific plastic used, and the surface texture... some of these tubs are smooth, some have a bit of a rough finish which will cause superglue to not work as well. A quick-setting Epoxy glue would probably work, although I've been using one like this: http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/sg_plstc/overview/Loctite-Plastics-Bonding-System.htm

It's essentially a strong superglue formula with an activator... You 'paint' the pieces to be glued with the activator, add a drop of glue and press them together. Bonds almost instantly on just about any type of plastic.


I've had no problems with spraypaint sticking to the tubs I've been using, but success there may vary depending on the specific plastic used. I've undercoated with both regular spray paint and a 'undercoat' spray, and both worked fine. Otherwise, a coat of matte sealer first might help.


Thank you for sharing about that glue (Loctite Plastics Bonding System). I was looking for something like this for an upcoming project. This looks perfect. Thanks!


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