Which Glue?

[littlegreenfairy]

I need to glue glass to glass, ceramic to ceramic and melamine to melamine (as well as plastic to plastic)

From my rather limited ability to look things up, I've found Gorilla glue. Will this be ok or can someone suggest something else?

Thanks

[Gas Monkey]

Araldite would glue all of those things you have listed



The king of glues

[littlegreenfairy]

Oh god I love that glue.

My brake light is *repaired* with that too and it's brill. Why didn't I think of that?!!

[maser_spyder]

Yup, another for araley-dite. The syringe type is easier to use.

It can go off quite quickly, and go a bit rubbery (ah, fan-q vewwy mush) when it's starting to go. Normally around 10 minutes working time.

Mix it a bit at a time, and only mix what you can use in one go.

[littlegreenfairy]

Ace. I'm sure there is a tube of it somewhere around here.

It'll be fine for ceramic to glass too I presume.

Can anyone vouch for the strength of it? I don't want my creation collapsing!

[Jesus TF Christ]

maser_spyder said:

It can go off quite quickly

Couple of seconds if you heat it to around 165/170 degrees C.

[maser_spyder]

littlegreenfairy said:

Ace. I'm sure there is a tube of it somewhere around here.

It'll be fine for ceramic to glass too I presume.

Can anyone vouch for the strength of it? I don't want my creation collapsing!

Yes, fine for those materials.

I've used this stuff externally on my boat, it dries absolutely rock hard. You can even drill it and screw in to it once it's completely gone off.

Just don't wiggle it once you've set it in to place!

So, bit of glue on each surface, push together, and hold/fix in to place until it's fully secured. Leave for an hour or so to make absolutely sure it's held.

Remember, no wiggling....

[littlegreenfairy]

maser_spyder said:

littlegreenfairy said:

Ace. I'm sure there is a tube of it somewhere around here.

It'll be fine for ceramic to glass too I presume.

Can anyone vouch for the strength of it? I don't want my creation collapsing!

Yes, fine for those materials.

I've used this stuff externally on my boat, it dries absolutely rock hard. You can even drill it and screw in to it once it's completely gone off.

Just don't wiggle it once you've set it in to place!

So, bit of glue on each surface, push together, and hold/fix in to place until it's fully secured. Leave for an hour or so to make absolutely sure it's held.

Remember, no wiggling....

Can I wiggle when it's dried? (I'll give it a week )

[maser_spyder]

littlegreenfairy said:

maser_spyder said:

littlegreenfairy said:

Ace. I'm sure there is a tube of it somewhere around here.

It'll be fine for ceramic to glass too I presume.

Can anyone vouch for the strength of it? I don't want my creation collapsing!

Yes, fine for those materials.

I've used this stuff externally on my boat, it dries absolutely rock hard. You can even drill it and screw in to it once it's completely gone off.

Just don't wiggle it once you've set it in to place!

So, bit of glue on each surface, push together, and hold/fix in to place until it's fully secured. Leave for an hour or so to make absolutely sure it's held.

Remember, no wiggling....

Can I wiggle when it's dried? (I'll give it a week )

Wiggle away!

[Gas Monkey]

Araldite also glues Cortinas to billboards

[FlossyThePig]

Remember - "Araldite" covers a range of epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane adhesives so make sure you use the correct one.

[Arese]

And try and use gloves in case you get any on your fingers.

I didn't do this when fixing reversing sensors recently, and one of them now has some of my skin on.

[Simpo Two]

Arese said:

And try and use gloves in case you get any on your fingers.

I didn't do this when fixing reversing sensors recently, and one of them now has some of my skin on.

That sounds more like superglue (cyanoacrylate) than epoxy.

[littlegreenfairy]

FlossyThePig said:

Remember - "Araldite" covers a range of epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane adhesives so make sure you use the correct one.

Now this is where it can all go so very wrong....

I better check which one I've got.

[yazza54]

Get one that smells nice

[Arese]

Simpo Two said:

Arese said:

And try and use gloves in case you get any on your fingers.

I didn't do this when fixing reversing sensors recently, and one of them now has some of my skin on.

That sounds more like superglue (cyanoacrylate) than epoxy.

Sorry yes, you're correct!

[Simpo Two]

littlegreenfairy said:

Now this is where it can all go so very wrong....

I better check which one I've got.

Back in the old days there were two Araldites, the proper one which took 24 hours to cure and was about the strongest thing you could get - and Araldite Rapid which cured in 2-4 hours.

Now I expect they've 'segmented the market' so there are 25 confusing products including such things as 'Araldite Lite Plus with XYZ Nanospheres for Balanced Adhesion' etc.

Interesting that the Araldite Precision posted above is clearly epoxy as it has resin and hardener, but doesn't say epoxy. Perhsp they think the word 'epoxy' is technologically intimidating? Maybe 'Araldite Facebook Edition' would go down better... But it is 'long lasting', which is good, because most glues wear off after a few weeks

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 29th April 19:07

[littlegreenfairy]

Simpo Two said:

littlegreenfairy said:

Now this is where it can all go so very wrong....

I better check which one I've got.

Back in the old days there were two Araldites, the proper one which took 24 hours to cure and was about the strongest thing you could get - and Araldite Rapid which cured in 2-4 hours.

Now I expect they've 'segmented the market' so there are 25 confusing products including such things as 'Araldite Lite Plus with XYZ Nanospheres for Balanced Adhesion' etc.

Interesting that the Araldite Precision posted above is clearly epoxy as it has resin and hardener, but doesn't say epoxy. Perhsp they think the word 'epoxy' is technologically intimidating? Maybe 'Araldite Facebook Edition' would go down better... But it is 'long lasting', which is good, because most glues wear off after a few weeks

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 29th April 19:07

I was brought up using the old fashioned Araldite which is why I'm now confused as to what the hell I should be using. This dumbing down makes it harder for people with half a brain cell to work out what you do want.

I want glue, and strong glue damnit. I don't need it to wash up, or make cups of tea. It needs to stick.

It's like those M&S knickers that are supposed to reduce cellulite because they are impregnated with something technical. What happened to just wearing knickers to protect your dignity??

[maser_spyder]

littlegreenfairy said:

What happened to just wearing knickers to protect your dignity??

You need the match.com thread, it's over there >>>

[Simpo Two]

littlegreenfairy said:

I was brought up using the old fashioned Araldite

Tough childhood eh? Anyway, if you know 'real' Araldite then you're home and dry

littlegreenfairy said:

It's like those M&S knickers that are supposed to reduce cellulite

Cellulite? Have you been sampling too many of your fine products?! Another fine mental image shattered.

BTW how would your best cake mix fare as an adhesive?