whats the best glue for tyres ??

[rondoolaa]

is it ok to use superglue to glue on tyres and once the tyres are worn will they easily come off again or is it best to use another type of glue??

thanks for any replies

[Timee80]

you need to use CA glue which is strong enough to hold the tyre on and is thin so will run into the tyre bead. It will also run anywhere else too as its like water so be careful. It can be removed with the use of acetone. Some people on here sell it and it lasts ages. Some cheap nail varnish removers also contain acetone and does the job ok

[peetbee]

Superglue is the best (i can recomend nuclear fusion ca glue!)
to remove the tyres once they are worn out, I always use acetone, the wheels are ready to use straight away afterwards

[rondoolaa]

thankyou for the quick response,

i have loctite superglue easy brush and ever build industrial grade superglue,

would either of these be ok or would i be better off getting CA glue (whatever that is), lol

was thinking if i use superglue then just doing 4 spots on each side of tyre instead of all around the rim or is all around the rim best,,,

[GRIFF55]

another vote for nuclear glue:thumbsup:

contact belsten on here, he'll hook you up.

[Pops]

thankyou for the quick response,

i have loctite superglue easy brush and ever build industrial grade superglue,

would either of these be ok or would i be better off getting CA glue (whatever that is), lol

was thinking if i use superglue then just doing 4 spots on each side of tyre instead of all around the rim or is all around the rim best,,,
I have been using nuclear glue from belsten for ages..At the last regional i didnt have time to see belsten for a new pot so bought and used std ca tyre glue on the b44...both rear tyres and half a front came off and filled with crud during the day!!! Never once had even a hint of a loose tyre with nuclear..:thumbsup:

[rondoolaa]

thanks for all the info,

i need them for tomorrow night and its indoors so for now i've stuck them on with superglue ca...

not done all way round as its indoors so no dirt should get inside, thanks for the replys and help given..x

[blue_pinky]

CA is CynoActrylate glue.

Superglue is just a trade name of one type of Cynoacrylate.

Easiest way to glue tyres is to use a water thin type CA, so that it flows all the way around the bead. Not sure if any of the types you mention are water thin?

4 dabs sround the rim will not hold them on at all well!!! Running the bead all the way round will make sure they never pop off under power/high speed turns, and keep all the dirt out!

Go nuclear...tis proper good :thumbsup:

[rondoolaa]

will do in the future thanks, found the site,

http://www.nuclear-rc.co.uk/index.php?p=1_8_Products

[gazhillAE]

Rb glue
Proline 5-10 sec glue

Both great

[MikePimlott]

Nuclear fusion to stick them
Nuclear meltdown to un-stick them
Nuclear greases to keep your ride sm:cool:th

[Skye]

I have never used nuclear so cant comment, but it does seem very popular.

I use Zap (link below) and get on very well with it! :thumbsup:

http://www.jespares.com/electric-models?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=10527&category_id=493

[andy110m]

The original is the best, Loctite. Either their 401, 454 or 408. All the RC branded adhesive products are rebadged industrial CA products that you can get from a local engineers supplier at a lower cost. Do a google search on Loctite Distributors and I'm sure you'll find somewhere local. I would recommend Brammer.

[Jamie.T]

We stock Nuclear-rc glue at JTmodels.

Click here http://www.jtmodels.co.uk/prestashop/product.php?id_product=140

[Evsie]

I've used Nuclear-RC glue, activator and acetone and they're all superb.

[Cardnim]

+1 for nuclear glue. Its like superglue-zilla, and even sticks Proline tyres which are notoriously hard to get to stay stuck.
(and Ive tried Loctite - didnt work)

The way I remove the glue, is just BAKE your wheels in the oven!
Stick them on a baking tray, and put them in a pre-heated oven (140C) for about 15 minutes, then turn them over, another 15mins and then hey presto, the tyres just lift away from the wheels.
Best of all, you can then reuse the tyres, wheels and even the foams! :)

....oh, Ive come over all a bit Delia. :D

[Belsten]

I too would recommend Nuclear :lol:

Thanks for all the support guys

Feel free to contact any of my retailers or PM me directly if you would like any

Thanks

Dave

[DCM]

Nuclear RC Glue, does what it needs to do!

[Cardnim]

Oh no, its Dave that makes Nuclear stuff???
Ouch, that makes me reconsider. hehehehe. :p

Only joking Dave. Much love :wub

[andy110m]

Loctite didn't work? I can believe that really. They have over 2000 different products for different applications. Just because it says loctite on the bottle doesn't mean it'll stick rubber tyres to plastic wheels! CA's also have a limited life so its very possible you used an incorrect product or an out of date correct one?

I mainly use 406 but don't take my word for it. Have a look at how big the instant range is alone. Have a look at the 410, thats the one we should be using but its black not clear so I don't. Looks over function everytime:thumbsup: . It drys in a semi flexible state, great for tyres aways wanting to rip themselves of the wheel and it suited to bond Rubber to Plastic.

http://www.loctite.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/henkel_uke/hs.xsl/loctite-4087.htm?&countryCode=uke&BU=industrial&parentredDotUID=productfinder&redDotUID=productfinder&param1=brandRedDotUID%3D0000000389|mode%3Dadvanced |x%3D0|y%3D456|chemistryPK%3D________________27925 836953237424|pageIndex%3D0|action%3Dsearch|

I agree the Nuclear stuff is really good and Dave is a good guy. We've bought and sold things from each other and I don't want to do down his nuclear brand. Just pointing out its a rebaged product so why not buy a named product from the guys who invented and lead the market in adhesives?

[Cardnim]

Belive it mate. Used 2 different loctite products (one specifically marketed as all purpose 'super' rubber glue) - result = pants.

Why buy Nuclear stuff over Loctite? Glad you asked ;)
1. because it works (bloody well)
2. is easy to get
3. supports guys trying to improve our hobby/sport
4. (and this is a kinda big one) the cheapest I can find your loctite 406 for is £14.30!!!!!!
http://www.onlinebearings.co.uk/loctite-406-instant-adhesive-20g-pr-16375.html

Whereas the lovely Nuclear guys will do THE SAME SIZE bottle, for £3 of the Queens own.
So I can buy almost 5 bottles for the same price as one Loctite.

The defense rests. :D

[andy110m]

Wow 3 quid a bottle. The defense has a great case, I really didn't think Loctite was that expensive:confused:

I'll have a look and report back on that. My arguement is based on buying a known brand and everything behind that. Any CA adhesive is a chemical and any facility we race at is fully entitled to ask for COSHH data sheets as are the organisers in the event of a heath and safety incident. With Loctite you have that with a few clicks of a smart phone.

But that said I must confess to having access to these products cheaply and money talks so as far as this thread is concerned Nuclear seems to be the way forward at £3 a bottle.

The Jury find for the defense your honor.:thumbsup:

[Cardnim]

lol. cheers buddy :D
Ive obviously missed my calling in life!

[Belsten]

I hope that case didnt cost me a small fortune in legal fees :woot:

I always used to use either Pro Line or Orion CA but was getting fed up with paying about £8 for a 14g/14cc bottle, hence Nuclear RC was born and am I making a fortune selling at £3 for a 20g/20cc bottle ? Unfortunately not, do I work full time away from the RC Industry ? Yes. Not making enough money from Nuclear to retire just yet :(
Just trying to offer better, cheaper solutions to a very expensive hobby :thumbsup:

[DCM]

And we all love you for it Big Air!!

(p.s. maybe worth getting COSHH sheets for each product, from your supplier, just in case, to keep at home)