Glue for acrylic?

[Anders Troberg]

I'm looking for a glue that is good for creating an invisible joint in acrylics, preferably even if you glue two pieces "face to face". I don't want the fogging that some glues give.

Preferably, I want it fairly liqid, so it's easy to apply, and I don't mind at all if it's slow.

If possibly, name the type, not just brand, as I'm in Sweden, and most US brands aren't available here.

[Gene Uselman]

Anders, what is used for making acrylic fish tanks is this stuff-
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SCIGRIP&i=industrial

It is water thin and similar to what Russ uses for acrylic [he uses a chemical of some kind]. I is drawn into a tight fitting joint and produces a clear bond. It actually solvent melts the plastic together. Both #3 and #4 [longer setting time] are used. The #16 is thicker and easier to use if the joint is not perfect and/or the appearance is not important. Good luck, hoping the amazon listing will lead you to something similar in Europe. Gene

[Anders Troberg]

Thanks, I'll try to find a Swedish supplier (while I can order from Amazon, a $10 order will add on $20-30 in freight, import tax and so on, and deliver will be 1-2 months, and that is if they'll deliver overseas at all...).

[Mike Henry]

Look for SciGrip adhesive for acrylics, sold or made by Weld-On. The Type 16 is medium bodied (about like corn oil) and works well for joints with gaps; Type 4 is thin (like water) and works better for tight joints where you'd rather not see a fillet of adhesive after the parts are glued. A plastic squeeze bottle with a thin needle in the lid works well for applying the Type 4. I'll often use a disposable 10 mL syringe for the Type 16.