Best adhesive on Reddit
135 reviews from r/Tile, r/dashcams, r/DIYUK and 52 more subreddits
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#1
3M
4.0
(11)
"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."
"I swear by 3M 467MP. It's a double-sided transfer tape, and as long as you don't press on it too hard, you should be able to laser it peel off the areas you want to paint over."
"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
4.6
(5)
"E6000 is flexible, so less stress on the glued joints."
"E6000"
"I second E6000, easy enough to work with a very durable."
"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
(5)
"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."
"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."
"I’d suggest Loctite PL or Liquid Nail Wet Grab."
#4
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."
#5
Gorilla Glue
4.8
(4)
"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."
#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
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."
#9
Spray Adhesive
4.0
(3)
"Any spray adhesive would work imo."
"I've seen people spray adhesive onto cardboard."
"Tenaces medical has a spray."
#10
Epoxy
5.0
(2)
"Epoxy"
"I use the 2part epoxy in the tube. No issues after 4 years."
#11
3M VHB
5.0
(2)
"3M VHB"
"3m vhb. If you are using this and it does not stick you are so doing something wrong."
#12
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."
#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
CT1
5.0
(2)
"Best? CT1, OB1, FIX ALL"
"CT1 is what you wanna use."
#15
JB Weld
4.5
(2)
"JB weld is probably your best bet."
"Original JB, not the five minute. Totally different animal."
#16
3M Spray Adhesive
4.5
(2)
"3m spray adhesive likely will do it nicely."
"I recommend a 3M spray adhesive from autozone."
#17
Cushion Grip
4.5
(2)
"I’ve been using Cushion Grip since my extractions... nothing better and I have used all of them."
"Cushion Grip is easy and if you don’t like it, you can rip it out and redo it."
#18
Ebin
4.5
(2)
"Just get a can of ebin's strongest wonder lace melt spray."
"Removes pretty easy with just water."
#19
Got2b
4.5
(2)
"Strongest Hold. Strong enough to last whole day."
"The easiest thing to use can be taken off daily."
#20
Wood Glue
4.0
(2)
"Wood glue works pretty well too."
"Wood glue and 3-way face clamps."
#21
Tile Adhesive
4.0
(2)
"I just think tile adhesive gives a better adhesion."
"Normal tile adhesive will work too."
#22
Primer and Glue
4.0
(2)
"Primer and glue. Come in a 2 pack usually."
"Yes get primer and glue."
#23
Clear Silicone
4.0
(2)
"Dab of clear silicone."
"100% clear silicone"
#24
Elmer's Glue
5.0
(1)
"Elmers glue! Elmers glue!"
#25
Two Part Epoxy
5.0
(1)
"Two part epoxy for sure"
#26
PL400
5.0
(1)
"PL400"
#27
3M DP8005
5.0
(1)
"3M DP8005. Works great. Costs a lot."
#28
Double-Sided Sticky Tape
5.0
(1)
"Grab a small roll of double-sided sticky tape."
#29
3M Tabs
5.0
(1)
"3m tabs off Amazon, I live in humid hot state and mine hasn't come off yet."
#30
3M Tape
5.0
(1)
"I have never had problems with 3m tape."
#31
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"
#32
Liquitex
5.0
(1)
"Go to an art supply store... get something g called acrylic medium."
#33
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."
#34
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."
#35
Wurth
5.0
(1)
"Excellent for this, you can buy a slow setting cartridge."
#36
Joan Rivers
5.0
(1)
"Works the best out of anything I've tried over the years."
#37
Henry 695
5.0
(1)
"Worked great."
#38
Sticks Like Shit Turbo
5.0
(1)
"My personal favourite is sticks like shit turbo"
#39
Pink Grip Solvent Free
5.0
(1)
"Inexpensive, doesn't stink to high heaven."
#40
Gorilla Glue 2 Part Epoxy
5.0
(1)
"Works well."
#41
Titebond
5.0
(1)
"Titebond. Face nail with pins. NOTHING ELSE NEEDED."
#42
Lexcam
5.0
(1)
"I tried Lexcam's transparent overpatch and it lasted the full 15 days with no issue."
#43
Skin Grip
5.0
(1)
"Skin grip patches are my go to havent ever had one even lift around the edge in a 14 day period."
#44
Flexfit
5.0
(1)
"I use Flexfit Opsite adhesive film on a roll, that I cut into 4” squares. I’ve never had to change it in between sensor changes."
#45
Expression Med
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using Expression Med. Staying power has been awesome."
#46
Polymer Modified Thinset
5.0
(1)
"Use polymer modified Thinset for Anything and you ll be fine."
#47
Multipurpose Contact Adhesive
5.0
(1)
"You want f2 multipurpose contact adhesive!"
#48
PU Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Said i could use PU adhesive and that worked fine."
#49
Fabri-Tac
4.0
(1)
"There's a glue called fabri-tac that you can buy at Joann's Fabrics"
#50
3M Double Sided Foam Tape
4.0
(1)
"Double sided foam tape by 3m is nice and strong, comes in squares."
#51
PLA Halo
4.0
(1)
"I use PLA halo. It is common for some clients to react to the carbon black coloring in most adhesives."
#52
Fixodent
4.0
(1)
"Fixodent has the best hold but it's a pain in the butt to get out of all the little grooves in your gums."
#53
3M Strips
4.0
(1)
"3M strips will likely be fine. They offer many options."
#54
Klucel G
4.0
(1)
"Klucel G is an alcohol activated adhesive that works well where water can cause damage."
#55
Gorilla Tape
4.0
(1)
"I'm sure gorilla tape would do fine."
#56
Silicone
4.0
(1)
"Just silicone ought to do it, and be removable should you need to."
#57
Alien Tape
4.0
(1)
"Alien tape."
#58
Glue Dots
4.0
(1)
"I've used glue dots to hang fabric while I worked with it."
#59
Loctite Extreme
4.0
(1)
"Then I would use Loctite Extreme, which is a single-piece gel."
#60
JB Weld Original
4.0
(1)
"JB Weld Original."
#61
Melamine Glue
4.0
(1)
"Then apply them with melamine glue."
#62
Two Part Urethane Based Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"A two part urethane based adhesive will do the job no problem."
#63
3M Maritime Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Alternatively you can use a brush on contact adhesive - make sure it can be used on foam."
#64
Chamberlain's Mosaic Adhesives
4.0
(1)
"They have special mosaic adhesives at chamberlains"
#65
Scotch
4.0
(1)
"I went extreme double sided Scotch tape with the 30lbs rating from the hardware store."
#66
Wheatpaste
4.0
(1)
"Wheatpaste is probably your best bet."
#67
Dynamic Tape
4.0
(1)
"The dynamic tape (the sensitive skin one) doesn't flare up my eczema."
#68
Thelashhause
4.0
(1)
"Personally I found most sensitivity is with black glues."
#69
Screwfix
4.0
(1)
"I used no-noncense spray from Screwfix to glue foam floor mats."
#70
Xtreme Lashes
4.0
(1)
"Xtreme Lashes FlexFusion."
#71
Toolstation Multi Stick
4.0
(1)
"Not bad price"
#72
Soudal Fix All Turbo
4.0
(1)
"Goes off in 20 mins."
#73
Silicone Type 1
4.0
(1)
"The right one will say 'type 1'."
#74
Loctite Constructive Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Constructive adhesive (Loctite) for the vanity."
#75
West Systems 15 Min
4.0
(1)
"Be ready for some stinky epoxy that holds."
#76
Walmart Sports Bra
4.0
(1)
"Just one I grabbed at Walmart. Worked great at keeping them pressed against my chest."
#77
GE Silicone 2
4.0
(1)
"I use GE Silicone 2 and hot glue."
#78
PL Premium
4.0
(1)
"PL Premium."
#79
Rubber Contact Cement
4.0
(1)
"Any kind of rubber contact cement should work."
#80
Laticrete
4.0
(1)
"The cut sheet from Sun Pools suggests 'Laticrete or equal'."
#81
Acryl Pro
4.0
(1)
"Acryl pro that they sell at Home Depot claims to be good."
#82
Double-Sided Carpet Tape
4.0
(1)
"Double-sided carpet tape. Clean the wall and back side of the mount with rubbing alcohol first."
#83
Pros-Aide
4.0
(1)
"If they are encapsulated, pros-aide will work."
#84
Ready Mix Tile Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Assuming you are talking about ready mix tile adhesive."
#85
Premix Tile Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"The premix is more forgiving for amateur tile setters in a backsplash situation."
#86
Premixed Mastics
4.0
(1)
"I always go with the premixed mastics for splashes as it's more convenient for me."
#87
Mastic
3.0
(1)
"If you are doing glass or natural stones, dont use adhesive (mastic) as it turns yellow over time."
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