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Viscosity Comparison Guide — Which CA Glue Do You Need?

Which CA Glue Do I Need?

Viscosity is the key decision. Choose the right thickness for your project and get professional results every time.

Quick Selector: Find Your Perfect Viscosity

ULTRA THIN

05 CPS

Like water

Best for: Pen turning, crack repair, coral fragging, stabilizing wood

Gap-filling: None

Cure time: 3-5 seconds

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THIN

100 CPS

Slightly thicker than water

Best for: General woodworking, model building, RC cars, jewelry

Gap-filling: Minimal

Cure time: 5-10 seconds

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MEDIUM ⭐ MOST POPULAR

700 CPS

Like syrup

Best for: Most versatile, furniture repair, crafts, gap-filling, bonding dissimilar materials

Gap-filling: Moderate

Cure time: 10-20 seconds

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THICK 🔥 BEST SELLER

1500 CPS

Like paste/gel

Best for: Structural bonds, vertical surfaces, large gaps, heavy-duty repairs

Gap-filling: Maximum

Cure time: 30-60 seconds

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Property Ultra Thin Thin Medium Thick
Viscosity (CPS) 05 100 700 1500
Consistency Water-thin Like water Like syrup Like paste
Gap-Filling None Minimal Moderate Maximum
Cure Time 3-5 sec 5-10 sec 10-20 sec 30-60 sec
Shelf Life 12+ months 12+ months 12+ months 12+ months
Best For Wicking, penetration Precision bonding All-purpose Gap-filling, structural

Which Viscosity for Which Project?

🪵 Woodworking

Thin: Crack repair, penetration

Medium: General assembly

Thick: Structural joints

🐠 Coral Fragging

Ultra Thin: Wicking into plugs

Thick: Gel for vertical mounting

🚗 Models & RC

Thin: Plastic bonding

Medium: General assembly

Thick: Crash repairs

🪑 Furniture Repair

Thin: Loose joints

Medium: Most repairs

Thick: Gap-filling

🎨 Crafts & DIY

Medium: Most versatile

Gel: Precision work

Still Not Sure Which Viscosity to Choose?

Our glue experts are here to help you find the perfect CA glue for your project.

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💡 Pro Tips

Speed up cure time: Use our CA Accelerator to cure instantly — apply to one surface, glue to the other.

Storage matters: Keep bottles refrigerated to extend shelf life. Bring to room temp before use.

Can't decide? Medium viscosity (700 CPS) is our most popular for good reason — it handles 80% of projects.