Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Besides Super Glue....what is the best glue for gluing plastic and glass?? I need one that will not make a mess and will work very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 what did you break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Nothing. I need it for a craft I am making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think gorilla glue would work pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think gorilla glue would work pretty good Yup, that stuff works great, but is a little messy....or maybe it's just me! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Gorrilla glue works good, but it swells to fill in the cracks while drying, and doesn't dry clear. How about using a 2 part epoxy ? OR polyurathane Premium Construction Adhesive http://www.stickwithpl.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Try a glue gun! My wife uses it all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 another good option would be E6000 epoxy or equivalent... I use it to adhere my glass lenses to the plastic case in my trail cams. It holds well, is self-leveling, and waterproof. http://www.glazecoat.com/e6000.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 JB weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 JB Weld and epoxy based glues won't damage plastic? A hot glue gun doesn't work. I've tried it. It eventually pops off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 JB Weld and epoxy based glues won't damage plastic? A hot glue gun doesn't work. I've tried it. It eventually pops off. I was teasing. Yeah, pretty sure JB weld will pretty much destroy plastic. I really don't know Andrea, gorilla glue is pretty strong, but as mentioned before, it expands and turns bubbly and yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 JB Weld and epoxy based glues won't damage plastic? A hot glue gun doesn't work. I've tried it. It eventually pops off. i think chris was just kidding about jb weld... although it would work. epoxy would be a much better choice and easier to work with. I don't see how it could damage plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Depends on what kind of bond you want and how clean it has to be Andrea. Use goop here for a semi flexible bonds on cameras and other miscellaneous stuff and it works great. There is also a liquid nails clear that has a good strong bond for plastics and glass, but it is a little more flexible than the goop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Liquid Nails? I have heard of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Before I give you my official shop teacher answer I need to know what kind of plastic it is? It will make a big difference in my answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have no idea. Thin plastic like in Christmas ornaments ( the ball shaped ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have no idea. Thin plastic like in Christmas ornaments ( the ball shaped ones). Hmmm my ball ornaments are glass......... Does the plastic have a waxy feel to it? Like a milk jug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hmmm my ball ornaments are glass......... Does the plastic have a waxy feel to it? Like a milk jug? No, they are actually Christmas ornaments. they look exactly like the glass ones except they're plastic. Shiny. Smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 For something small and fine detailed like that, an epoxy based bonding agent might be best Andrea. The liquid nails clear can be found in tubes at wal mart in the hardware/paint areas, but it is probably a bit too flexible for what you are wanting to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 No, they are actually Christmas ornaments. they look exactly like the glass ones except they're plastic. Shiny. Smooth. Because you have two VERY smooth surfaces (especially the glass) I would use 5 minute epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 polyurathane Premium Construction Adhesive http://www.stickwithpl.com/ You can get it at Home depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigalt78 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 i make my own duck decoys and it requires some glue and i use elmers ultimate and that stuff is amazing i think it is a lot better then gorilla or any other glue in my opinion you should try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 That stuff does sound good. Even paintable Elmer's Ultimate Polyurethane Glue The ultimate adhesive, this glue adheres anything to anything with a permanent, strong, waterproof bond. Requires no mixing and is sandable, paintable and stainable. It can be cleaned when wet with mineral spirits or acetone and can be sanded and scraped for removal when dry. Sets for a strong bond in one to four hours and is available in a 2 oz. bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Glass to plastic is a tough bond to accomplish depending on the plastic. If the plastic you are trying to bond is polypropylene based pretty much every consumer adhesive you try will be doomed to eventual failure. That's the toughest plastic to bond to I'm aware of. Urethane based glues in my experience are totally ineffective on some kinds of plastic. Gorilla glue is urethane based. So it might be a total bomb for you. Superglues are still your best bet but stick with the gel types. And do not use accelerators or wet the surfaces! A quick touch with a cigarette lighter flame to the plastic where you want to apply the glue makes a huge difference. You don't need to melt the plastic, literally one second in the flame is all it takes. Touch the area with the flame for a count of ONE and you are done. It's a goofy trick that really helps (believe it or not there is actual real science behind this.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Superglue gel. Okay. Yeah...it's gotta be something that bonds QUICKLY. Like in a matter of seconds. ( Cause I don't wanna stand there and hold this stuff together while I wait, lol) Thanks guys. You've been a great help!!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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