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by **Raymond101** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:04 pm

Is superglue an ideal way of tightening non-ball joints? I know the Automorph will screw up, as will the whole transformation, but it seems to be the only way to protect the figure. Also, the alt. mode isn't that great anyway whilst robot mode kicks ass.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:42 pm

You know my opinion on using superglue on figures already Raymond, but I think I should mention that you are thinking of superglueing Movie Ironhide's ankles, to stop them from further loosening.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:44 pm

No, don't use super glue. If you do, you've pooched the figure. Use clear nail polish. It creates more friction and doesn't destroy the figure.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:02 am

Yer if you use super glue it won't fit in there anymore. And super glue is really thick. It might get your figures joint stuck as well.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:22 am

Bumbled wrote:Yer if you use super glue it won't fit in there anymore. And super glue is really thick. It might get your figures joint stuck as well.

He is willing to make the figure never transform again...

As Down_shift said, clear nail polish is the preferred alternative for joints, but as I mentioned to you in another thread, Im not sure how well clear nail polish would work on the gear teeth and whatnot in the automorph section.

by **Raymond101** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:40 am

I heard that clear nail polish works only on ball joints.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumbled** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:45 am

i_amtrunks wrote:
Bumbled wrote:Yer if you use super glue it won't fit in there anymore. And super glue is really thick. It might get your figures joint stuck as well.

He is willing to make the figure never transform again...

As Down_shift said, clear nail polish is the preferred alternative for joints, but as I mentioned to you in another thread, Im not sure how well clear nail polish would work on the gear teeth and whatnot in the automorph section.

Alright than I guess if he doesn't want any more articulation or transformation go for it! But I would still prefer clear nail polish. In fact I prefer leaving it... :lol:

by **Raymond101** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 3:55 am

yeah, is it worth it to protect the figure but lose the transformation ability, or let it still be able to transform but it could break anytime someone handles it carelessly?

by **Bonger** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:22 am

IMO, do not use super glue. You will regret it later.

Seriously, stay away from super glue, markers, detergent, bleach, spray paint and all the other half assed ideas people seem to be having here lately.

Try clear nail polish first. Start with a thin coat. Let it dry while working the joint periodically so it does not stiffen. Then repeat tillyou have it just right. It works wonders.

by **Raymond101** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:43 am

Okay I'll give that a go.

by **Bonger** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:45 am

Raymond101 wrote:Okay I'll give that a go.

Good. If that doesn't work, post a pic of the problem. I'm sure someone here will come up with a better way to fix it than super glue which would essentially ruin the toy.

by **Raymond101** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:14 am

Thanks a lot for help.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:07 am

i_amtrunks has a point, clear nail poilish may gum up the automorph features. However, I would think you'd be fine with a very thin lair of it and let it dry for a few days at least before putting it back together.