twjolson & Kay Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm looking for a cheap, but long lasting adhesive. It needs to be all weather as well. I tried a clear silicone, but it's doesn't have the hold power that other glues I've tried have. I put out a cache and within a few months the silicone itself was starting to show and in some places, the plasic container. Any other options? Quote Link to comment
+Gorak Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Have you tried epoxy? I've had pretty good success with gluing rare-earth magnets to Lock & Locks using 5-minute epoxy. Quote Link to comment
+Polar B's Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 (edited) It's called "Gorilla Glue", it slogan is " the strongest stuff on earth". And from experience I believe it just might be that glues anything together. You can get a small bottle for around $6 and that will last forever. Great stuff. Edited September 19, 2005 by Polar B's Quote Link to comment
+Dan-oh Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 PL Adhesive works great for filling gaps and comes in caulking tubes. Its similar to silicone in consistency but isn't clear. Available at Home Depot and other fine department stores. http://www.stickwithpl.com Quote Link to comment
Clan Riffster Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I've got to second the Gorilla Glue vote. Very tough stuff. One caviat; When it dries, it expands a bit, (trimmable with a knife), and turns yellow. Be sure and follow the directions regarding moistening one of the surfaces you're gonna glue. Quote Link to comment
Team Armadillo Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I third Gorilla Glue. But I also second the part about reading the instructions. Pay attention to surface treatment and curing times. Quote Link to comment
+The Cheeseheads Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 What exactly are you gluing to what? Quote Link to comment
+D&Dawson Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I've used Goop in the past for certain things and it has worked well. Liquid Nails is also good. Never tried the Gorilla Glue. Quote Link to comment
+The Waldo's Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 PL Adhesive works great for filling gaps and comes in caulking tubes. Its similar to silicone in consistency but isn't clear. Available at Home Depot and other fine department stores. http://www.stickwithpl.com Yes PL is good But Do Not get any on Your hands and let it dry. It takes forever to come off. You will be at Your own wake and everyone will say You look good but what's that stuff on Your hands. I used to work with it to glue stainless steel to particle board. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I've had Gorilla glue eventually stop workingon me. I also like some stuff that I bought at a home show type thingy, that you can't get at stores. Strong stuff, but not cheap. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I'm partial to Marine Goop. It's thicker than most glues and epoxies, so it works well with oddly shaped objects that do not give a nice flat surface, and fills in gaps. Since it is designed for marine use, it should be water and weather proof. Quote Link to comment
+Colorado Cacher Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Could probably use Urethane in a tube like the type for putting in windshields on automobiles. I swear you could build an entire car with that stuff. Quote Link to comment
+Rick618 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Gorilla glue has its place, but so far I've seen it fail when people have tried to attach film cans to rocks or concrete. I've used it, as a matter of fact on the very office chair I'm perched in, works great on woods. Marine goop or Plumbers goop is a great product for all sorts of surfaces that gets wet. Quote Link to comment
+Old Bill Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Could probably use Urethane in a tube like the type for putting in windshields on automobiles. I swear you could build an entire car with that stuff. Mega ditto on that one. Windshield urethane is about every kind of ----proof you can think of. I used it to "glue" in a patch panel on a rusty floorboard of my Jeep at the suggestion of a bodyman freind. After doing it, I can see why he recommended it. It AIN'T coming loose. EVER. If anyone ever goes back to try and fix that little repair, they will be immortalizing me with every curse word known to man! Just DO NOT get it on anything you care about, including your various extremities. Quote Link to comment
+Prime Suspect Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) J-B Weld Accept no substitutes. They make a waterproof version for marine use, too. Edited September 20, 2005 by Prime Suspect Quote Link to comment
twjolson & Kay Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 The problem with JB Weld, and other epoxies is they are so much more expensive. To cover a cache would cost 10 bucks at least, and likely much much more. I want cheap, are any of the above cheap? Quote Link to comment
Azaruk Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 We use an epoxy called "Epidermix 372" for general purpose jobs, but they produce a large range of adhesives at a reasonable cost. I have no idea whether they are an international company - the tins I have show that it is manufactured locally (South Africa). The local manufacturer is a.b.e. Construction Chemicals (Pty) Ltd. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment
+Rick618 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Depending on what and the size area you are wanting to adhere most of the caulks and sealants are fairly inexpensive. Less than $5 a tube. Quote Link to comment
CacheNCarryMA Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 (edited) www.thistothat.com gives advice on what glue to use for any combination of surfaces. If it's plastic to plastic I find that Goop works well. If you're plugging a hole there is a marine putty that cures hard and is waterproof. Edited September 20, 2005 by CacheNCarryMA Quote Link to comment
JohnX Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 The problem with JB Weld, and other epoxies is they are so much more expensive. To cover a cache would cost 10 bucks at least, and likely much much more. I want cheap, are any of the above cheap? So what are you trying to cover the cache with? Quote Link to comment
tossedsalad Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yeah, I second that question (actually third). What glue you use depends on your application. When you talk about "covering" a cache, are you trying to build it up to change the shape? Or are you just trying to cover the surface with dirt, leaves, etc... ? I like contact cement. It is often sold as "household" cement and you can even buy it in a spray can if you need to cover a surface. You put it on both surfaces, wait 10 minutes or so before putting them together and they are bound tight. I plan to use some from a can to get dirt and leaves to stick to a small cache. Quote Link to comment
+Yamahammer Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 The problem with JB Weld, and other epoxies is they are so much more expensive. To cover a cache would cost 10 bucks at least, and likely much much more. I want cheap, are any of the above cheap? You git what you pay fer. If ya want cheap, ya won't git the results that last very long. Depends what yer goals and objectives are. Quote Link to comment
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