How to permanently glue plastic: Forget about the glue gun

03.01.2024 15:01

Gluing plastic is a complex task that is often encountered during home repairs, modeling, repairing toys, manufacturing products and other “operations”.

To ensure that the connection is truly strong, you will need to select the right composition.

You will easily cope with the task after reading this article.

1. Epoxy adhesive: used to bond metals and plastics, provides a strong and durable bond. Suitable for a wide range of plastics.

2. Superglue (cyanoacrylate glue): ideal for gluing small plastic parts. Dries quickly and provides a strong bond.

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3. Polyurethane adhesive: provides flexible and strong bonding, suitable for most types of plastic.

4. Silicone based adhesive: used to bond plastic to other materials such as glass or metal.

If chemical bonding methods are not suitable, welding or heating can be used.

We previously shared tips to help you remove super glue stains .

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources