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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:08 PM   #1
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NEED HELP NOW please!!

not really that urgent but what kind of superglue do you use ive heard people say walmarts got some. is there a special name brand or what.


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:09 PM   #2
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sorry its for fraggen forgot to mention that ha ha


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:11 PM   #3
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any superglue gel will work. I use the loctight brand but normally any brand will be fine.


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:11 PM   #4
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as long as its a gel its the best to get


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:12 PM   #5
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and you can add it to the tank right away


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:30 PM   #6
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the kind that makes your fingers stick together works well!lol


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:37 PM   #7
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and you can add it to the tank right away
I would let it dry for a little bit first maybe a min. or so before adding it to the tank.


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:45 PM   #8
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anything cyanoacrylate is what you're looking for. the gel based kinds are a little easier to use.


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Unread 07/18/2008, 08:46 PM   #9
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Super Glue needs moisture to cure so you can add it right away.
If you've ever tried to use super glue to repair pottery or ceramic like items it wont work unless you pre moisten the broken edges because the kiln process removes almost all the moisture and causes a weak bond.


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Unread 07/18/2008, 09:47 PM   #10
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sweet its fraggen time thanks everybody


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Unread 07/18/2008, 11:32 PM   #11
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I agree that the gel is best, kept in the freezer - no joke - it's thicker and easier to work with that way.


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Unread 07/18/2008, 11:47 PM   #12
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as soon as you use it, drop the frag in water..... makes it cure right away.


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Unread 07/19/2008, 12:23 AM   #13
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superglue

i use loctite superglue....

nice ribbed sides for better control....

kinda sounds like a trojan ad


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