11 February 2025
| Property/Glue Type | Superglue (CA) | PVA (White/Clear) | Aliphatic Resin | UHU POR |
| Description | Cyanoacrylate, fast-setting, strong bond | Polyvinyl Acetate, water-based, general purpose | Similar to PVA, but stronger and more water-resistant | Contact adhesive, flexible bond, foam-safe |
| Dries | Very Fast | Slow | Medium | Medium |
| Strength | Very Strong | Medium | Strong | Medium-Strong |
| Flexibility | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
| Sandability | Tricky (can be brittle, clogs sandpaper) | Good (but can be a little gummy) | Very Good | Poor (tends to gum up sandpaper) |
| Gap Filling | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Thinning Solvent(s) | Acetone (but often not recommended) | Water | Water (small amounts) or denatured alcohol/ethanol | Heptane, Lighter Fluid (Naphtha), White Spirit |
| Notes | Excellent for quick repairs, brittle | Easy to use, good for wood and paper | Good for wood-to-wood bonds, sands well | Good for foam, rubber, requires contact, not ideal for sanding |
5 February 2025
Discard old glues, use fresh glues.
Improve water-resistance by applying thinned EZE Dope.
Minimise sanding by using solvent to wipe excess glue.
Porous filler, such as baking soda, wood dust, cotton wool, reduces the gaps caused by imprecise joints. Baking soda works best for superglue.
I read that UHU Hart can be used on Depron.
I read that Aliphatic glue is stronger, less flexible, better water resistant (almost but not fully) and easier to sand.
Deluxe Material's SuperPhatic is more penetrating but too expensive.
| Feature | Super Glue (Cyanoacrylate) | UHU POR | White Glue/Elmer's Clear Glue (PVA) |
| Strength | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Drying Time | Extremely Fast | Fast | Moderate |
| Water Resistance | Poor | Moderate | Poor |
| Flexibility | Low (Brittle) | Moderate | Moderate |
| Sandability | Very Difficult | Difficult | Moderate |
| Versatility | Limited (Best for small, precise bonds) | Primarily for polystyrene | |
| Toxicity | Can be irritating to skin and eyes | Generally safe | Non-toxic |
| Typical Uses | Small repairs, jewelry making | Bonding polystyrene, model building | |
| Gap-Filling | Poor | Moderate | Poor |
| Notes | Cures extremely fast | Designed for polystyrene | Common school glue, many brands available |
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