Best adhesive on Reddit
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#1
3M
4.0
(11)
"3M is probably the best to use."
"I used it for my first dashcam. After about 6 years, I upgraded the cam and had to get the old bracket off without breaking it."
"I'd go with 3M VHB tape, that stuff doesn't care about heat."
"The tape to use for this application is 3M 468MP Adhesive Transfer Tape."
"3m makes some awesome products that’ll more than likely work."
"It’s good for bonding rubber to surfaces and has good flexibility/strength."
"You can try the 3M velcro strips marketed to hang pictures."
"3M double sided scotch tape?"
"Everyone is saying 3M spray adhesive, and I agree."
"Red 3M, but don’t buy it."
#2
E6000
4.4
(9)
"E6000."
"E6000 is flexible, so less stress on the glued joints."
"E6000"
"I second E6000, easy enough to work with a very durable."
"I use either jewellery glue such as e6000 or a gel superglue"
"I personally use e6000, it’s done the job so far!"
"I have heard that e6000 is good for tpu."
"I would use something like E6000 or Shoe Goo."
"E6000. Sometimes I like to use quick cold (a variant of e6000) because it sets a little faster."
#3
Loctite
4.6
(7)
"Loctite - Power Grab Ultimate"
"There is a caulk/silcone/adhesive specific for foams boards. other product can and will melt the foam."
"Loctite Power grab clear to set everything."
"Power Grab is my go-to for high performance."
"Loctite super glue or bob smith industries super glue"
"We use Loctite 9492 and are pretty happy with the results"
"I was going to go with velcro but after testing, the velcro would need to be stapled to the panel and the wall and even then I was not sure it would hold the 20x24 panels."
#4
Gorilla Glue
4.8
(5)
"I suggest gorilla glue, works well with all the models I’ve built."
"It’s still holding 15 years later."
"The strongest glue is gorilla glue."
"Heat/cold resistant Super or Gorilla glue and an old credit/gift card!"
"Clear gorilla glue in the caulk tube. Apply and coat then 18g pins."
#5
Spirit Gum
4.0
(5)
"You SHOULD be able to find Spirit gum at a party supply store."
"Spirit gum. You'll need a good fit/good amount of skin contact, though."
"Spirit gum or double sided cosmetic tape. I'd personally go with the tape just b/c cleaning up spirit gum suuuucks."
"Yeah, I would use spirit gum."
"I've only used spirit gum, personally, bit it works great."
#6
Contact Cement
4.0
(4)
"Jerry Tirado from Lift support recommended contact cement, and it worked great for me."
"Contact cement."
"Contact cement. then wrap around with tape."
"Contact cement, but you better line it up right the first time."
#7
Hockey Tape
5.0
(3)
"I just got hockey tape and tried it for the first time."
"Howies hockey tape replaced all my precut grip panels"
"Hockey tape"
#8
3M 90
5.0
(3)
"I put thinsulate and used 3m 90. My van gets hot in the california heat."
"Get 3 cans 3M90. I have the same van and used 3 cans"
"I used 3M 90, no problems so far."
#9
3M VHB
5.0
(3)
"I also recommend VHB from 3M. Will bind to the soul of whatever you attach it to."
"3M VHB"
"3m vhb. If you are using this and it does not stick you are so doing something wrong."
#10
Cushion Grip
4.3
(3)
"I’ve been using Cushion Grip since my extractions... nothing better and I have used all of them."
"If adhesive isn't working on the bottoms, buy a reline product like Cushion Grip."
"Cushion Grip is easy and if you don’t like it, you can rip it out and redo it."
#11
Super Glue
4.3
(3)
"Used super glue real carefully and it held up perfectly"
"Tiniest dot of super glue possible will do the job just fine."
"A dot of super glue worked fine."
#12
Spray Adhesive
4.0
(3)
"Any spray adhesive would work imo."
"I've seen people spray adhesive onto cardboard."
"Tenaces medical has a spray."
#13
3M Double Sided Tape
5.0
(2)
"3m double sided tape or a small amount of RTV silicone"
"I’d recommend just exterior/automotive 3M double sided tape."
#14
Epoxy
5.0
(2)
"Epoxy"
"I use the 2part epoxy in the tube. No issues after 4 years."
#15
HH66 Contact Adhesive
5.0
(2)
"When used correctly it is indestructible"
"Make sure the area is cleaned with ISO and lightly abraded before you coat with the glue."
#16
CT1
5.0
(2)
"Best? CT1, OB1, FIX ALL"
"CT1 is what you wanna use."
#17
Alien Tape
4.5
(2)
"Alien tape. That stuff works great on stucco."
"Alien tape."
#18
JB Weld
4.5
(2)
"JB weld is probably your best bet."
"Original JB, not the five minute. Totally different animal."
#19
3M Spray Adhesive
4.5
(2)
"3m spray adhesive likely will do it nicely."
"I recommend a 3M spray adhesive from autozone."
#20
Scotch
4.5
(2)
"My absolute go to is Scotts permanent glue sticks"
"I went extreme double sided Scotch tape with the 30lbs rating from the hardware store."
#21
Fixodent
4.0
(2)
"I have seen many people swear by fixodent in the tube with fixodent powder."
"Fixodent has the best hold but it's a pain in the butt to get out of all the little grooves in your gums."
#22
Tile Adhesive
4.0
(2)
"I just think tile adhesive gives a better adhesion."
"Normal tile adhesive will work too."
#23
Rubber Cement
4.0
(2)
"I love rubber cement! You can use 2 different techniques sticking depending if you want a permanent or a removable bond."
"I use rubber cement."
#24
Art Glitter Glue
4.0
(2)
"For permanent adhesion either art glitter glue or bearly art glue."
"I really like the Art Glitter Glue."
#25
Ebin
4.0
(2)
"Daily wear using ebin - way better solution for frequent sweaters!"
"Ebin I use for strong hold for 3 weeks."
#26
Wood Glue
4.0
(2)
"Wood glue works pretty well too."
"Wood glue and 3-way face clamps."
#27
Fabri-Tac
4.0
(2)
"Fabri-Tac for fabric to paper (i.e. adding lace to the edge of a page)."
"There's a glue called fabri-tac that you can buy at Joann's Fabrics"
#28
Primer and Glue
4.0
(2)
"Primer and glue. Come in a 2 pack usually."
"Yes get primer and glue."
#29
Clear Silicone
4.0
(2)
"Dab of clear silicone."
"100% clear silicone"
#30
Mod Podge
4.0
(2)
"I use mod podge for thicker things to adhere properly."
"I also like mod podge, especially if you'll be using it on top on scraps/paper like a decoupage situation."
#31
Elmer's
4.0
(2)
"Elmer’s is my main (basic liquid school glue)"
"I use Elmer's washable school glue which is basically a modified starch."
#32
Evo-Stik Gripfill
5.0
(1)
"Evo stick gripfill from toolstation, good stuff"
#33
Epoxy Glue
5.0
(1)
"Epoxy glue and solved for life."
#34
Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue
5.0
(1)
"I love the Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced craft glue. It's really great!! It doesn't warp paper and has fantastic hold."
#35
3M Super 77
5.0
(1)
"Take a look at 3M Super 77."
#36
Scotch Mount Extreme Double-Sided Mounting Tape
5.0
(1)
"Double sided tape - Scotch-Mount Extreme Double-Sided Mounting Tape 2.5cm x 1.5m"
#37
3M VHB Tape
5.0
(1)
"3M VHB tape"
#38
Loctite H8000
5.0
(1)
"For structural glue ups"
#39
Loctite 9430
5.0
(1)
"Works great for carbon."
#40
Beacon
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the Beacon Advanced craft glue, 3 in 1."
#41
Silastic
5.0
(1)
"That was installed with Silastic adhesive."
#42
Elmer's Glue
5.0
(1)
"Elmers glue! Elmers glue!"
#43
3M DP490
5.0
(1)
#44
Sika 11FC
5.0
(1)
"Will do anything"
#45
T-Rex Adhesive
5.0
(1)
#46
Ghostbond Platinum
5.0
(1)
"Works really well"
#47
Fix All
5.0
(1)
"It's in the name"
#48
Flexifix
5.0
(1)
"It’s bulletproof and sets in 10/15 minutes"
#49
Tiptonic
5.0
(1)
"The adhesive they sell is excellent."
#50
JB Weld Plastic Bond
5.0
(1)
"I went with the JB Weld plastic bond in the end."
#51
3M VHB Waterproof Double Sided Foam Tape
5.0
(1)
"Carefully insert a small piece of 3M VHB waterproof double sided foam tape and press and done"
#52
3M Tape
5.0
(1)
"I have never had problems with 3m tape."
#53
Liquitex
5.0
(1)
"Go to an art supply store... get something g called acrylic medium."
#54
Outdoor Mounting Tape
5.0
(1)
"I used an outdoor mounting tape. I live in phoenix where it gets to over 110 2-3 months and I put it up 3 years ago."
#55
Rearview Mirror Adhesive
5.0
(1)
"All these suggestions over the days an no one with enough brains to tell you buy rearview mirror adhesive."
#56
3M Tabs
5.0
(1)
"3m tabs off Amazon, I live in humid hot state and mine hasn't come off yet."
#57
Elmer's Glue Stick
4.0
(1)
"I use Elmer's Craftbond Glue Stick (Extra strength) and Aleen's tacky glue."
#58
Bearly Art Glue
4.0
(1)
"Bearly is as good as art glitter but doesn't have the problem with temp."
#59
Got2BeGlued
4.0
(1)
"If you’re using Got2BeGlued, you would probably still be fine."
#60
Shoe Glue
4.0
(1)
"Urethane based adhesives remain flexible."
#61
Silk Tape
4.0
(1)
"Could try silk tape or hypafix or medipore tape."
#62
Aleene's
4.0
(1)
"I use Aleene's Tacky Glue."
#63
JB Weld Two Part Epoxy Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"You will have to key the bottom of that plaque so that any adhesive that you use will grip really well."
#64
Custom Building Products Tile Repair Mortar
4.0
(1)
"You probably want to use."
#65
Costume Avenue
4.0
(1)
"Costume Avenue should have some."
#66
Elmer's Clear Glue
4.0
(1)
"Elmers clear glue I apply with sponge brush."
#67
Bearly-Art
4.0
(1)
"Bearly-art glue (very similar to art glitter glue) and for heavy duty stuff I use a silicone based glue"
#68
PU Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Said i could use PU adhesive and that worked fine."
#69
Uhu Glue Stick
4.0
(1)
"Uhu glue stick."
#70
Plasti Dip
4.0
(1)
"There's this stuff called Plastdip - it's made for dipping things like tool handles."
#71
Glue Dots
4.0
(1)
"I've used glue dots to hang fabric while I worked with it."
#72
3M Two-Part Clear Epoxy
4.0
(1)
"Best I’ve ever tried is a two part clear epoxy by 3m."
#73
Silicone
4.0
(1)
"Just silicone ought to do it, and be removable should you need to."
#74
Gorilla Tape
4.0
(1)
"I'm sure gorilla tape would do fine."
#75
Klucel G
4.0
(1)
"Klucel G is an alcohol activated adhesive that works well where water can cause damage."
#76
3M Strips
4.0
(1)
"3M strips will likely be fine. They offer many options."
#77
Urethane
4.0
(1)
"We use primer and a thin bead of urethane to glue those tracks back on."
#78
Loctite Extreme
4.0
(1)
"Then I would use Loctite Extreme, which is a single-piece gel."
#79
JB Weld Original
4.0
(1)
"JB Weld Original."
#80
Melamine Glue
4.0
(1)
"Then apply them with melamine glue."
#81
Two Part Urethane Based Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"A two part urethane based adhesive will do the job no problem."
#82
3M Maritime Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Alternatively you can use a brush on contact adhesive - make sure it can be used on foam."
#83
Chamberlain's Mosaic Adhesives
4.0
(1)
"They have special mosaic adhesives at chamberlains"
#84
Wheatpaste
4.0
(1)
"Wheatpaste is probably your best bet."
#85
3M Blue Painters Tape
4.0
(1)
"Use 2" 3m blue painters tape as a clamp."
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