Fix up gen one toys?

[kup]

I applied glue on the inside rim area were the speaker is seated and then applied the black speaker to it. How long shall I leave it for? Also non of it shows on the out side winch is a plus.

You leave it until it dries.

Time depends on what glue you used.

[blackoptimus]

You leave it until it dries.

Time depends on what glue you used.

Model glue for plastic, I put it on an hour ago.

[16364279]

i use a chemical called "omph" its a domestic product and there are similar substitutes. It is used to remove stickers and the sticker residue without damaging plastic or paint. Its the best thing since sliced bread.

[klystron]

soft toothbrush and warm water to clean.
turps (sparingly!) and babywipes for sticker removal.
plain old 3-tubes-for-$2.50-from-bunnings superglue to repair broken bits and coat mating surfaces of joints to restore new levels of tightness.

pretty much all my G1's have been subjected to these processes at some stage.

[kup]

I use super glue for internal joints and pieces but you got to know what you are doing as a mistake can be costly but it dries very quickly. For joints, keep moving the joint until the glue dries so that it doesn't stay 'fixed' in place.

[Eruntalon]

For cleaning toys I use an electric toothbrush with soft bristles, warm soapy water, and cotton swabs or q-tips. You need to be careful on areas near stickers so as to ensure that you don't get them wet.

[Lordy]

So using some small blobs of super glue on joints usually makes them stiff again (for example Optimus' shoulders)?