Does Hot Stuff work on everything?
Almost any materials or combination of materials can be
bonded with Hot
How do I know which Hot Stuff to use?
Use Hot Stuff Original when the fit is very tight and
the material is non-porous. (i.e. piece of plastic and a
piece of flat rubber). Use Super
'T' or Special
'T' when parts don't fit well. (I.e. two pieces
of unsanded wood) or for very porous materials such as
the end grain of a piece of wood. Naturally, more porous
material requires thicker glue.
How do I know how much glue to use?
A good rule of thumb is that one drop covers one square
inch of non-porous material. Of course, more glue is
needed if the material is porous and soaks up the glue.
How do I align the parts before the glue cures?
If the materials are relatively non-porous, do all
the positioning first. Once a perfect fit is achieved,
apply Hot Stuff Original to the joint. If necessary, Hot
Stuff may be applied to more than one location
along the bond line. Example: bonding two one-inch
rubber cubes together. Four small applications, one at
each side, would be in order.
Why doesn't the glue always dry instantly?
The more glue that is used in a given bond area, the
slower the cure will be. For instance, a puddle of glue
on a glass surface may not cure for hours. In these
circumstances, instant glues tend to act like they're
still in the bottle. Should a large quantity of glue be
necessary, as with making a fillet, using our
accelerators will cause an almost instant cure even in
this extreme scenario.
How do I keep from putting on too much glue?
Remember the rule of thumb, "one drop covers a
square inch", keeping in mind that more may be
necessary to accommodate a poor fit, porous materials,
What can I use in an emergency if I don't have
fiberglass cloth on hand?
Practically any woven material, such as a T-shirt will
work. Fiberglass and Kevlar, are by far the strongest.
How do I keep my glue fresh?
Bottles in use should be stored in a cool, dry area;
extra, unopened stock in the FREEZER.
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Do I need an accelerator?
Almost always, yes. This doesn't mean that you'll always
use accelerator, but once you've used accelerator you'll
find you don't want to be without it.
When wouldn't I use
In situations where the glue is applied first and some
positioning time is necessary.
What is the difference between 'Hot' and 'Mild' NCF
NCF accelerator cures the glues much quicker. The
choice between 'Hot' and 'Mild' is usually a personal
preference. As a general rule, if you tend to use mostly
STUFF Original (the fastest HOT
STUFF) and Super
'T', we suggest 'Mild'. On the other hand, if you
tend to use the thicker, slower Special
'T', we suggest the 'Hot' formula.
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Why do I need solvent?
With glues this strong, it is always wise to have a
bottle of solvent on hand. Unbonding misaligned parts
and removing glue from fingertips are common uses of Super
Is Super Solvent a thinner?
Solvent is only meant for dissolving cured glue.
Any foreign material mixed with these glues (i.e. using
this solvent as a thinner) will cause an unstable
condition resulting in a decrease of bond strength and
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