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I am looking to permenantly attach a small, light piece of metal to a flat, smooth piece of plastic. What is the strongest holding adhesive that I would be able to find locally (regular old crazy glue did not hack it)? Any and all responses would be greatly appreciated.
JaredPointer
02-23-2005, 09:33 AM
What about that Gorilla Snot or Gorilla Glue stuff at the Lowe`s or Home Depot???
I was thinking about giving Gorilla Glue a try and was hoping that someone was going to recommend using it. Thanks, Jared.
JaredPointer
02-23-2005, 10:00 AM
Not a problem. I have heard good things about it, and I used it on a plastic piece on my ATV and it is still stuck where I put it. Hope it works out for you.
audiboy
02-23-2005, 11:34 AM
i would suggest the srongest epoxy you could find. that stuff bonds to damn near everything and is strong as hell.
norahcrv
02-23-2005, 01:11 PM
What about the adhesive that they use to attach the rear view mirror to a windshield??
Or will this be subjected to the elements?
If you do not mind it being white, 3M 5200. It is an adhesive used in marine applications, often times as a sealant around thru-hulls in boats. It is also used by some manufacturers as a hull-to-deck adhesive. Just hope you never need to separate the two pieces... :D
BTW, if you go with 5200, get the Fast Cure. Regular 5200 takes a week to fully cure. Less strength would be 4200.
CharlesW
02-23-2005, 04:27 PM
There is a regular "Trim" adhesive that I have seen at a store. Right now, I don`t remember where or what brand. 3M is what I think it was, but I`m really not sure. I also have no idea as to how good it works. Not really much help, was I?:)
Charles
Inspector1
02-24-2005, 12:06 AM
Gorilla glue is a great product but was designed for wood originally. It can successfully bond other materials
There is a product called E-6000 and I believe it can be purchased @ Michaels
Craft stores... basically an industrial version of goop.
Loctite makes a great epoxy #445 or #21425 it comes in a small can with 10 mixing cups.
E-6000 will not cure to a hard compound and remains flexible so it is great for bonds subjected to vibrations.
I used to sell all the above products and have used all with great results.
I had a fleet account that would repair aluminum air intakes on IH trucks with the 445.
I1 :)
Dallas_Ace
03-12-2005, 09:38 AM
You should go to a local store that supplies products for body shops. There is this stuff the comes in 2 tubes that you mix together and apply. It will be stronger than anything else you can buy off-the-shelf. This I promise.
You should go to a local store that supplies products for body shops. There is this stuff the comes in 2 tubes that you mix together and apply. It will be stronger than anything else you can buy off-the-shelf. This I promise.
Thanks, I ended up getting some of that 2 part epoxy from Devcon. So far so good.