Adhesive

MS22

MS22

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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.
 
I was thinking about giving Gorilla Glue a try and was hoping that someone was going to recommend using it. Thanks, Jared.
 
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.
 
i would suggest the srongest epoxy you could find. that stuff bonds to damn near everything and is strong as hell.
 
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.
 
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
 
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 :)
 
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.
 
D@2020Kustoms said:
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.
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Thanks, I ended up getting some of that 2 part epoxy from Devcon. So far so good.
 
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