DSPIAE ETC-01 Quick Drying Extra Thin Cement

DSPIAE — ETC-01 Extra Thin Cement (Quick Drying)

Part of DSPIAE’s ETC cement line, a solvent-type plastic cement built for styrene model kits. Rather than “gluing” the way CA does, it softens and welds the plastic surfaces themselves together, giving stronger bonds and cleaner seams than adhesive-based alternatives when used correctly.

The ETC-01 is the fast-setting, low-viscosity variant — a thin, highly liquid formula that wicks into tight joints by capillary action, making it ideal for pre-fitted parts and quick seam work. Where the slower ETC-02 gives more working time for larger surfaces, the ETC-01 is built for speed: touch the brush to an already-aligned joint and it grabs almost immediately, letting you move on to the next assembly step without holding parts in place. Applied sparingly, any excess squeeze-out can also be sanded down to help minimize visible seam lines.

Included accessories:

• ETC-01 Extra Thin Cement bottle x1, with brush-cap applicator

Tool details:

• Capacity: 40ml
• Application: dry-fit parts first, then touch brush to the seam for fast capillary bonding
• Best for: pre-fitted joints, tight seams, quick assembly of small parts
• Not recommended for elastomer parts (e.g. poly-cap or track-style pieces) — can cause brittleness

A workbench essential for anyone assembling styrene kits — pairs naturally with the ETC-02 slow-curing cement for jobs needing more control, and complements DSPIAE’s sanding and finishing tools for a complete build workflow.