3M 77 spray for EPP

[bobert13581]

I am about to start my first attempt at an EPP foamie. :D (still choosing between nasty, yak or slofly - throw in your $.02 opinion if you like)

I have read a lot that people use 3M 77 contact spray to enable them to attach sticky tape to EPP.
The conversations between all the yankees talk about buying this 3M 77 spray at wal-mart etc. :rolleyes:
Where would an aussie source such a product. Anyone seen it at LHS or hardware stores?

[nator_au]

It can be hard to get. And is generally about $30/can. My Local Bunnings doesnt have it.

I have used foam safe spray adhesive from the craft store with success. Goes for about $6 can. Generally used for attaching photos o boards, and general craft sticking jobs.

Having said all that, 3m77 is the best stuff you can get, assuming you can find it somewhere.

Brett

[GlennS]

I picked up a can of 3M77 at my local Officeworks a couple of weeks ago in Narre Warren. It was a bit exepensive, cant quite remember, around $25 or so.
Cheers,
Glenn.

[ravencsr]

As Brett said, it can be hard to get. I got mine from up the road at a stationery supplier where I work for around $22 I think, last year.

It wasn't called 3M Super77 but 3M MultiPurpose and was in a green can I think. Anyway I thought it was way better than a cheaper can of craft spray I got before it. Very high tack.

Raven

edit.............
Just went in on the way back from lunch

$19.39 467g 3M MultiPurpose
IMT Stationers
Hawthorn East
98229077
imtstat@bigpond.com

[salisbug]

refer this thread in the slope forum

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461326&highlight=richardson

Glenn

[osmium_192]

77 is a black can i think, might have seen in in Perth RC, cant remember the price.


Owen

[GuyP]

Your right Owen it is a black can & it's great stuff.

I can't quite remember where I bought this can from or how much I paid but am pretty sure I got it from Hobbies in the hills.


cheers,
Guy

[osmium_192]

Definately a used can, lots of glue all over the exit area.

That pic should help one locate it.

BTW, are toyworld stores franchise run and stock is determined by the local empoyees? Theres one at Australia fair that sells zap, superglue 1oz for 5.99 AUD. I got 1, even though i didnt need it, but when i was there i maybe saw some spray glue. (MAYBE but probably wasnt)

Owen

[RussellK]

I called 3M Australia once and they confirmed that 3M Super77 and 3M MultiPurpose was the same stuff - the challenge I find is getting the big-arsed cans of the stuff. Office Works stocked them at one point, but haven't had it lately.

I use all the 3M spray adhesives for my work including the Photo Mount and Remountable sprays and they are streets ahead of other products, not just in the adhesive, but also in the spray pattern and droplet size.

[BMtech]

3M77 the old type is at Clark rubber stores, have a look at the can to see if it uses acetone or cyclohexene the new has acetone in it. The old will work on eps foam as well.



Rick

[steve wenban]

Blackwood has the old version thats where I get mine
SteveW

[osmium_192]

Acetone will melt foam, but use it at a distance and the acetone evaporates before it hits the foam. People use this technique for acetone based paints.
Worth a try

Owen

[GuyP]

Like SteveW said Blackwoods at Smithfield NSW sell the Multipurpose stuff.

They sell the 467gm cans.

[Eagleburger]

I use UHU glue I got from bunnings on EPP most of the time. Cant remember what it it is called. Its light and strong, but does need to set overnight to become really strong. Cost $6 for 90ml. For instant gluing cant go past hot glue.

[osmium_192]

Is UHU the clear thick glue that strings? I have the original UHU and that eats through foam, but its real cheap when you buy it from asia. I got the largest tube thats 20cm long and 4cm in diameter for about $5 australian (converted)

Owen

[bobert13581]

I just got a 475g can of 3m multipurpose at office works in marybrynong (highpoint, VIC). cost $20

thanks for all the info

[Eagleburger]

Is UHU the clear thick glue that strings? I have the original UHU and that eats through foam, but its real cheap when you buy it from asia. I got the largest tube thats 20cm long and 4cm in diameter for about $5 australian (converted)

Owen

It does string, but doesn't eat foam. It is in yellow bottles with "twist'n'use" writen on them. seen smaller 30ml in BigW the other day.

[Vise-squad]

Hi :)
I know that the 3M product is okay, but since it's so hard to get hold of, and since it's not made locally, and since it's so expensive, why not give my product a try. You can purchase a 350gm can (with what we believe to be an excellent spray/droplet pattern since it's used by lots of picture mounting places, art studios and advertising agencies and the like).

It's available with a range of labels, but easily available at Spotlight stores and lots of craft outlets and it has the CRAFTSMART brand. It is also marketed at The Warehouse, Reject Shops, WA SALVAGE under the STIXIT label - same product.

Not sure what you guys actually do with it. But I think you'll find it okay to use with your foam. I have applied it to styrene foam - packaging cartons, foam cups etc and it doesn't eat into it at all.