ADHESIVES : CA ADHESIVES
Central Hobbies Cyanoacrylate (CA) Adhesives
High quality Cyanocrylate (CA) adhesive, or instant glue, is the adhesive of choice for modelers all over the world.
CAs are similar to Super Glue or Crazy Glue but are higher quality and specifically formulated for model builders and RC hobbyists.
When used properly, CA adhesives form a bond that is actually stronger than the material being bonded.
CAs are reactive monomers that chemically link or polymerize when pressed into a thin film. A catalytic reaction occurs creating an instant bond when using the Central Hobbies Insta-Cure accelerator..
Central Hobbies brand is made by one of the leading manufacturers and is the same industrial formula used by Boeing, Cessna, Beechcraft and Tesla and other aerospace companies.
We stock a variety of these adhesives with different set up times and viscosities to accommodate various hobby applications.
Central Hobbies CA adhesives are not just for hobby use. Our customers include Archaeologists, countertop and cabinet manufactures / installers, furniture and antique restoration specialists, woodworkers of all types, custom firearm makers and many others.
If you need assistance selecting the correct adhesive for your project, the chart below will help.
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Part#: BSI131
CENTRAL HOBBIES 3/4oz INSTA-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 3/4oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure CA adhesive.
INSTA-CURE has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary action and cures in a matter of a few seconds. Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting and should be held together while you apply the CA around the edges of the seam. At the moment CAs cure, they give off a vapor that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be prepared. Thin CAs work very well on balsa since they penetrate into the wood and form more than just a surface bond.
Our Price: $4.49
Part#: BSI102
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz INSTA-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Instant Cure CA adhesive.
- Quick curing adhesive
- 1-3 second cure time
- INSTA-CURE has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary action and cures in a matter of a few seconds.
- Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting and should be held together while you apply the CA around the edges of the seam.
- At the moment CAs cure, they give off a vapor that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be prepared.
- Thin CAs work very well on balsa since they penetrate into the wood and form more than just a surface bond.
Our Price: $5.25
Part#: BSI101
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1/2oz INSTA-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 1/2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure CA adhesive.
Fast 1-3 second cure time
INSTA-CURE has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary action and cures in a matter of a few seconds.
Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting and should be held together while you apply the CA around the edges of the seam.
At the moment CAs cure, they give off a vapor that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be prepared.
Thin CAs work very well on balsa since they penetrate into the wood and form more than just a surface bond.
Our Price: $3.60
Part#: BSI103
CENTRAL HOBBIES 2oz INSTA-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure Thin CA adhesive.
Sets in 1-3 Seconds
INSTA-CURE has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary action and cures in a matter of a few seconds.
Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting and should be held together while you apply the CA around the edges of the seam.
At the moment CAs cure, they give off a vapor that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be prepared.
Thin CAs work very well on balsa since they penetrate into the wood and form more than just a surface bond.
Our Price: $8.99
Part#: BSI104
CENTRAL HOBBIES 8oz INSTA-CURE CA
Description:
This is an 8oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure CA adhesive.
INSTA-CURE has a water-thin viscosity that wicks deep into joints by capillary action and cures in a matter of a few seconds. Surfaces to be bonded must be tight fitting and should be held together while you apply the CA around the edges of the seam. At the moment CAs cure, they give off a vapor that can irritate the nose and eyes, so be prepared. Thin CAs work very well on balsa since they penetrate into the wood and form more than just a surface bond.
- Quick curing
- 1-3 second cure time
- Super thin
Our Price: $26.99
Part#: BSI106
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1/2oz INSTA-CURE+ CA
Description:
This is a 1/2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure+ CA adhesive.
- Gap Filling
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- Insta-Cure+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps.
- Normally, the thicker CA is applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds.
- For large surface areas, including those with close fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be used.
- To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out.
Our Price: $3.59
Part#: BSI107
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz INSTA-CURE+ CA
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure+ CA adhesive.
- Gap-Filling
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- Insta-Cure+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps.
- Normally, the thicker CA is applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds.
- For large surface areas, including those with close fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be used.
- To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out.
Our Price: $5.25
Part#: BSI108
CENTRAL HOBBIES 2oz INSTA-CURE+ CA
Description:
This is a 2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure+ CA adhesive.
- Gap-Filling
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- Insta-Cure+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps.
- Normally, the thicker CA is applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds.
- For large surface areas, including those with close fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be used.
- To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out
Our Price: $8.99
Part#: BSI109
CENTRAL HOBBIES 8oz INSTA-CURE+ CA
Description:
This is an 8oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Cure+ CA adhesive.
- Gap-Filling
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- Insta-Cure+™ is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps.
- Normally, the thicker CA is applied to one surface and then the parts are held tightly together for about 5 to 15 seconds.
- For large surface areas, including those with close fitting joints such as laminations, INSTA-CURE+ ™ should also be used.
- To prevent premature curing, don’t spread the glue into a thin film. Lay down a serpentine bead with about 1" separations on one surface, then assemble the parts, letting the pressure spread the CA out.
Our Price: $26.99
Part#: BSI111
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1/2oz MAXI-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 1/2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Maxi-Cure CA adhesive.
- Extra Thick
- Sets in 10-25 seconds
- Maxi-Cure™ extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics, including GE’s Lexan.
- MAXI-CURE™ is the best choice for plastic model assembly.
- When used with INSTA-SET™, it works better than any putty for modifying or filling voids.
- It can be carved with a knife or razor blade and sanded and feathered to form a finish indistinguishable from plastic.
- MAXI-CURE™ bonds fiberglass, hardwood, metal and rubber better than any other hobby adhesive.
- For gluing to the inside, cloth textured surface of fiberglass, scrape the area to be bonded with a razor blade or coarse sandpaper before using MAXI-CURE™ or any other adhesive.
- It also is best for bonding the tires for R/C cars.
Our Price: $3.59
Part#: BSI112
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz MAXI-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Maxi-Cure CA adhesive.
- Extra Thick
- Sets in 10-25 seconds
- Maxi-Cure™ extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics, including GE’s Lexan.
- MAXI-CURE™ is the best choice for plastic model assembly.
- When used with INSTA-SET™, it works better than any putty for modifying or filling voids.
- It can be carved with a knife or razor blade and sanded and feathered to form a finish indistinguishable from plastic.
- MAXI-CURE™ bonds fiberglass, hardwood, metal and rubber better than any other hobby adhesive.
- For gluing to the inside, cloth textured surface of fiberglass, scrape the area to be bonded with a razor blade or coarse sandpaper before using MAXI-CURE™ or any other adhesive.
- It also is best for bonding the tires for R/C cars.
Our Price: $5.25
Part#: BSI113
CENTRAL HOBBIES 2oz MAXI-CURE CA
Description:
This is a 2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Maxi-Cure CA adhesive.
- Extra Thick
- Sets in 10-25 seconds
- Maxi-Cure™ extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics, including GE’s Lexan.
- MAXI-CURE™ is the best choice for plastic model assembly.
- When used with INSTA-SET™, it works better than any putty for modifying or filling voids.
- It can be carved with a knife or razor blade and sanded and feathered to form a finish indistinguishable from plastic.
- MAXI-CURE™ bonds fiberglass, hardwood, metal and rubber better than any other hobby adhesive.
- For gluing to the inside, cloth textured surface of fiberglass, scrape the area to be bonded with a razor blade or coarse sandpaper before using MAXI-CURE™ or any other adhesive.
- It also is best for bonding the tires for R/C cars.
Our Price: $8.99