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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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IC GEL INSTA-CURE CA 20 GRAMS
Description:
This is a 20 gram tube of IC Gel Insta-Cure CA adhesive.
IC-Gel™ is a cyanoacrylate paste that is extremely thick which comes in an applicator tube like toothpaste. It has the same bonding and curing time characteristics as MAXI-CURE™; IC-Gel™, however, can be applied to a vertical surface and will stay in place. It will not run. This can be very convenient for some assembly applications. Applying CA to the bottom of a horizontal surface, such as a ceiling, can be very difficult with anything other than a full standard CA bottle.
IC-GEL™ can be applied at any angle with just a squeeze of the tube. The gel does, however, have a tendency to continue to come out of the tube for about a second after pressure is released, so this must be taken into account to apply the exact amount of IC-GEL™ that you want.
IC-GEL™ is an excellent putty for plastic models. It will fill any void and can be formed to many shapes.
Applying INSTA-SET™ allows IC-GEL™ to be sanded or filed to final shape in less than 20 seconds. Autobody repairmen have finished their jobs in a fraction of the time by using IC-GEL™ with the additional advantage over normal body putties of superior bonding to metal surfaces.
IC-GEL's™ most popular application is for the bonding of fragments of live coral (frags) to underwater rocks in aquariums. It has proven to be non-toxic to aquatic organisms and provides instant bonding for the propagation of the coral.
IC-Gel has a superior shelf life of over three years and its application nozzle makes it the easiest of all CAs to apply.
Our Price: $5.99
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz IC-2000 CA
Description:
IC-2000 is the recommended adhesive for assembling the CENTRAL HOBBIES CARBON FIBER pushrods with the TITANIUM ends.
IC-2000™ is a rubber-toughened cyanoacrylate that forms superior shock resistant bonds on non-porous surfaces. The black colored CA has added flexibility for the bonding of metals, fiberglass, rubber, carbon-fiber and other advanced materials. For model use, IC-2000™ is ideal for the bonding of bulkheads, formers and servo rails to the inside of fiberglass hulls and fuselages. Setup time is 20-40 seconds, which can be accelerated with INSTA-SET™. When cured, IC-2000™ is pliable enough to be carved with a hobby knife. IC-2000™ is the best adhesive for R/C car tires.
IC-2000™ has found many uses in industrial applications, such as rubber to rubber bonding by Beechcraft, carbon composite bonding by Boeing, rubber door seals by Volkswagen, speaker and subwoofer assembly in the audio industry and many others that need the most durable, shock resistant fast bonding adhesive that is available.
Also great for golf club assembly.
1oz bottle Sets in 20-40 seconds
Acetone is a solvent for IC-2000™ (and other CA adhesives) and should never be used in any preparation. Acetone works great for final clean-up on cured and uncured IC-2000™ after pushrod assembly.
More InfoOur Price: $8.99
CENTRAL HOBBIES 3/4oz INSTA-FLEX CA
Description:
This is a 3/4oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Flex CA adhesive.
- Thin Viscosity Hinge Glue
- Sets in 2-5 seconds
- Insta-Flex™ flexible thin CA is ideal for many applications, including the installation of CA hinges.
- When cured, INSTA-FLEX™ does not turn brittle and remains clear, even if accelerated with INSTA-SET™. It has superior shock resistance.
- Although not as thin in consistency as INSTA-CURE™, INSTA-FLEX™ still has good penetrating qualities and its application can be easier to control.
- For CA hinges, we recommend drilling a 1/16" hole in the center of the hinge slots to insure the complete saturation of the hinge when INSTA-FLEX™ is applied.
- INSTA-FLEX™ has a different, less irritating odor compared to regular CA's, but still can not be used on white foam.
- INSTA-FLEX™ has also proven to be superior when bonding anodized aluminum.
Our Price: $8.25
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz INSTA-FLEX+
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Insta-Flex+ CA adhesive.
- Insta-Flex+™ clear rubber toughened has similar qualities to our black IC-2000™ but can be used in applications where you do not want the adhesive to be seen.
- When esthetics are important and a flexible bond is required, INSTA-FLEX+™ is your best choice. It forms superior bonds to soft urethane and vinyl plastics.
- INSTA-FLEX+™ work well when bonding R/C car tires.
- When a joint has a larger than normal gap, flexible CA's provide superior shock resistent bonds.
The carbon component of IC-2000™ that gives the CA its black color also contributes to its unsurpassed strength.
Since INSTA-FLEX+™ has this carbon removed, its strength is a little less than IC-2000™ but still superior to standard CA's.
Our Price: $8.25
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1/2oz SUPER-GOLD ODORLESS CA
Description:
This is a 1/2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Super-Gold Odorless CA adhesive.
- Thin
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs
- They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond.
- There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes.
- The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s.
- They will not fog clear plastic.
- SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits.
- Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds.
- For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam.
- Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
- Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.
Our Price: $7.49
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz SUPER-GOLD ODORLESS CA
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Super-Gold Odorless CA adhesive.
- Thin
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs
- They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond.
- There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes.
- The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s.
- They will not fog clear plastic.
- SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits.
- Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds.
- For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam.
- Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
- Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.
Our Price: $14.29
CENTRAL HOBBIES 2oz SUPER GOLD ODORLESS
Description:
This is a 2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Super Gold Odorless CA adhesive.
- Thin
- Sets in 5-15 seconds
- SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs
- They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond.
- There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes.
- The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s.
- They will not fog clear plastic.
- SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits.
- Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds.
- For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam.
- Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
- Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.
Our Price: $22.49
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1/2oz SUPER GOLD+ ODORLESS CA
Description:
This is a 1/2oz bottle of Central Hobbies Super-Gold+ Odorless CA adhesive.
- Gap Filling Foam Safe
- 10-25 Seconds
- SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs
- They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond.
- There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes.
- The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s.
- They will not fog clear plastic.
- SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits.
- Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds.
- For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam.
- Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
- Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.
Our Price: $7.49
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz SUPER GOLD+ ODORLESS CA
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Super-Gold+ Odorless CA adhesive.
- Gap Filling
- Sets in 10-25 seconds
- SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs
- They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond.
- There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes.
- The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s.
- They will not fog clear plastic.
- SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits.
- Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds.
- For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam.
- Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
- Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.
Our Price: $14.29
CENTRAL HOBBIES 3/4oz INSTA-CURE+ CA
Description:
This is a 3/4oz 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: $4.99
CENTRAL HOBBIES 3/4oz SUPER GOLD+ ODORLESS CA
Description:
This is a 3/4oz bottle of Central Hobbies Super-Gold+ Odorless CA adhesive.
- Gap Filling
- SUPER-GOLD™ and SUPER-GOLD+™ are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs
- They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond.
- There are no fumes that irritate the nose and eyes.
- The SUPER-GOLD™’s do not attack white foam; therefore, they can be used in the building of foam core wings and the assembly and repair of plastic and foam ARF’s.
- They will not fog clear plastic.
- SUPER-GOLD+™ is ideal for attaching clear canopies in plastic model kits; however, MAXI-CURE™ is still recommended for assembling the rest of plastic kits.
- Wood can be bonded to white foam with SUPER-GOLD +™ in less than fifteen seconds.
- For bonding foam to foam, spray a very light fog of INSTA-SET™ to one piece and apply SUPER-GOLD+™ to the other before joining. Excess INSTA-SET™ may create too much heat, which can melt the foam.
- Both SUPER-GOLD™’s cure to a more flexible consistency for better shock absorbtion.
- Whenever a large amount of CA is to be used in such applications as saturating fiberglass or Kevlar, SUPER-GOLD™ eliminates the irritating fumes from the evaporating monomer that make repeated use of CA unpleasant at times.
- Sets in 10-25 seconds
Our Price: $11.25
CENTRAL HOBBIES 1oz UN-CURE DEBONDER
Description:
This is a 1oz bottle of Central Hobbies Un-Cure Debonder.
Softens CA in 30-120 seconds
UN-CURE™ debonder will soften cured CA.
If parts are bonded incorrectly or your fingers are stuck together, a few drops of UN-CURE™ will dissolve the CA in about a minute. Apply on bonded skin and roll apart fingers. Once unstuck, use acetone to clean off softened CA, then wash off with soap and water.
Since cured CA is essentially acrylic plastic, anything that will dissolve CA will also soften most plastics. Care must be used, therefore, when using Un-Cure on plastics. Separating plastics parts with a razor saw is usually the best option.
Our Price: $3.75
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