Adhesive reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 171 Reddit reviews across 66 subreddits and 84 posts to rank the best Adhesive brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/JunkJournals, r/MechanicAdvice, r/Triumph, r/handyman, r/dashcams. Top-rated brands include 3M (4.2/5), E6000 (4.5/5), Gorilla Glue (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews171
Subreddits66
Posts84
Brands86
Products27
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#1
3M
4.2
(17)
"3M VHB tape, and that fucker will never come off"
"3m VHB is the tape you're after"
"3M is probably the best to use."
"I used 3M Plastic Emblem and Trim adhesive for the chrome strip."
"Transbond by 3M."
"I'd go with 3M VHB tape, that stuff doesn't care about heat."
"3m makes some awesome products that’ll more than likely work."
"3m super 77 has worked wonders."
"3m double sided tape"
"3m 300LSE. Same tape that comes on pads from the manufacturer."
#2
E6000
4.5
(12)
"I used E6000 for this exact scenario before. It's held for over 7 years."
"Use e6000. Not tape."
"E6000."
"E6000 is flexible, so less stress on the glued joints."
"E6000"
"I second E6000, easy enough to work with a very durable."
"E6000"
"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."
#3
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."
#4
Loctite
4.6
(5)
"Loctite - Power Grab Ultimate"
"Loctite Power grab clear to set everything."
"Power Grab is my go-to for high performance."
"Loc-Tite Power Grab is also a good option to glue it back on."
"We use Loctite 9492 and are pretty happy with the results"
#5
Spirit Gum
3.7
(6)
"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."
"Spirit gum can be way more irritating on the skin as it’s an alcohol based glue."
#6
Contact Cement
4.0
(5)
"Jerry Tirado from Lift support recommended contact cement, and it worked great for me."
"Contact Cement. Pieces of paper between 3 of the attachment points will let you make sure it is aligned while sticking the first square."
"Contact cement."
"Contact cement. then wrap around with tape."
"Contact cement, but you better line it up right the first time."
#7
Liquid Nails
4.0
(5)
"I'm going to try liquid nails from home Depot on mine ."
"If youre not going to reset them in mortar and tuck them then Liquid nail works great."
"Liquid nails-Paneling"
"Liquid nails works best if you sand both surface a little with course grit sandpaper and then thoroughly clean any dust off with a wet-ish rag and allow to dry completely."
"Liquid nails is awesome to work with."
#8
Super Glue
4.0
(4)
"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."
"I used a bunch of super glue and it held up for 3 or 4 years before it started to get loose again and I had to reapply it."
#9
DAP
3.8
(4)
"DAP weldwood in the red can, coat both sides, let dry to tacky, apply."
"Hydroturf is owned by SBT so it's all garbage these days. DAP Weldwood for adhesive."
"A lot of people have good luck with the DAP Weldwood in the red can."
"Dap welwood"
#10
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."
#11
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."
#12
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"
#13
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."
#14
JB Weld
4.3
(3)
"JB weld is probably your best bet."
"RTV/JBWeld/anything really."
"Original JB, not the five minute. Totally different animal."
#15
Spray Adhesive
4.0
(3)
"Any spray adhesive would work imo."
"I've seen people spray adhesive onto cardboard."
"Tenaces medical has a spray."
#16
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."
#17
Epoxy
5.0
(2)
"Epoxy"
"I use the 2part epoxy in the tube. No issues after 4 years."
#18
CT1
5.0
(2)
"Best? CT1, OB1, FIX ALL"
"CT1 is what you wanna use."
#19
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."
#20
3M Spray Adhesive
4.5
(2)
"3m spray adhesive likely will do it nicely."
"I recommend a 3M spray adhesive from autozone."
#21
Alien Tape
4.5
(2)
"Alien tape. That stuff works great on stucco."
"Alien tape."
#22
Telesis
4.5
(2)
"Depending on your ability the best would be telesis adhesive which would make it so it would not move BUT you have to use the telesis adhesive remover and some patience or you could pull your skin off with the bra"
"For a slightly stronger hold you can use a silicone glue such as telesis or westmore, but you do want to use a silicone glue remover."
#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
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."
#25
Art Glitter Glue
4.0
(2)
"For permanent adhesion either art glitter glue or bearly art glue."
"I really like the Art Glitter Glue."
#26
Ebin
4.0
(2)
"Daily wear using ebin - way better solution for frequent sweaters!"
"Ebin I use for strong hold for 3 weeks."
#27
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."
#28
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"
#29
Wood Glue
4.0
(2)
"Wood glue works pretty well too."
"Wood glue and 3-way face clamps."
#30
Clear Silicone
4.0
(2)
"Dab of clear silicone."
"100% clear silicone"
#31
Tile Adhesive
4.0
(2)
"I just think tile adhesive gives a better adhesion."
"Normal tile adhesive will work too."
#32
Primer and Glue
4.0
(2)
"Primer and glue. Come in a 2 pack usually."
"Yes get primer and glue."
#33
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."
#34
Duct Tape
3.5
(2)
"Duct tape"
"Maybe even duct tape."
#35
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."
#36
Epoxy Glue
5.0
(1)
"Epoxy glue and solved for life."
#37
JB Weld Plastic Bond
5.0
(1)
"I went with the JB Weld plastic bond in the end."
#38
Walker Ultra Hold
5.0
(1)
"Try Walker Ultra Hold or Blue Liner tape for sweat and heat."
#39
Got2b Glue
5.0
(1)
"Also if you like daily wear you can do got2b glue."
#40
PL 3X
5.0
(1)
"PL 3x. Or 8x if you can get it."
#41
SeamLock Pro
5.0
(1)
"We like SeamLock Pro - we think it is a stronger adhesive and it does not run which is extremely beneficial during installs or repairs."
#42
Evo-Stik Gripfill
5.0
(1)
"Evo stick gripfill from toolstation, good stuff"
#43
3M Super 77
5.0
(1)
"Take a look at 3M Super 77."
#44
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"
#45
3M VHB Tape
5.0
(1)
"3M VHB tape"
#46
Scotch
5.0
(1)
"My absolute go to is Scotts permanent glue sticks"
#47
Beacon
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the Beacon Advanced craft glue, 3 in 1."
#48
Silastic
5.0
(1)
"That was installed with Silastic adhesive."
#49
Elmer's Glue
5.0
(1)
"Elmers glue! Elmers glue!"
#50
Teroson
5.0
(1)
"Teroson MS222 by far! DO NOT use seam sealer, no matter what anyone tells you."
#51
Two Part Epoxy
5.0
(1)
"Two part epoxy for sure"
#52
PL400
5.0
(1)
"PL400"
#53
3M DP8005
5.0
(1)
"3M DP8005. Works great. Costs a lot."
#54
Double-Sided Sticky Tape
5.0
(1)
"Grab a small roll of double-sided sticky tape."
#55
Barge
4.0
(1)
"Barge cement is a contact adhesive often used for shoe repair."
#56
B6000
4.0
(1)
"I believe b6000 or e6000 are both pretty standard for any sort of smartphone repair"
#57
Fusor
4.0
(1)
"For beads like that on doorskins I use Fusor 800 DTM sealer"
#58
RTV
4.0
(1)
"RTV/JBWeld/anything really."
#59
Polydent
4.0
(1)
"You can use a denture adhesive like polydent to temporarily keep them in place."
#60
Uhu
4.0
(1)
"Uhu Por Great stuff and easily removable when you want them off."
#61
Elmer's Clear Glue
4.0
(1)
"Elmers clear glue I apply with sponge brush."
#62
Uhu Glue Stick
4.0
(1)
"Uhu glue stick."
#63
Silk Tape
4.0
(1)
"Could try silk tape or hypafix or medipore tape."
#64
Plasti Dip
4.0
(1)
"There's this stuff called Plastdip - it's made for dipping things like tool handles."
#65
3M Two-Part Clear Epoxy
4.0
(1)
"Best I’ve ever tried is a two part clear epoxy by 3m."
#66
Bearly Art Glue
4.0
(1)
"Bearly is as good as art glitter but doesn't have the problem with temp."
#67
Elmer's Glue Stick
4.0
(1)
"I use Elmer's Craftbond Glue Stick (Extra strength) and Aleen's tacky glue."
#68
Aleene's Tacky Glue
4.0
(1)
"If I need a thin bead of glue, it is the Aleene's, but everything else is the glue stick."
#69
Sika Polyurethane Construction Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Sika polyurethane construction adhesive is good."
#70
UHU Glue Sticks
4.0
(1)
"I use UHU sticks, never had a problem."
#71
Elmer's Scrapbook Glue Set
4.0
(1)
"Elmer’s has a great scrapbook glue set you can get on Amazon."
#72
Power Grab
4.0
(1)
"Power Grab® Ultimate Construction Adhesive Looks like the PL200 needs to have a porous surface to bond to."
#73
PL
4.0
(1)
"PL makes an extremely strong initial hold product that smells very toxic, it should do the trick."
#74
Yamabond
4.0
(1)
"I have similar pads on my 69 T100 and 70 T120 and use a thin amount of Yamabond to hold them on."
#75
Shoe Goo
4.0
(1)
"The same company that makes e6000 also makes a shoe specific shoe glue, called Shoe Goo. It's a bit more flexible than e6000."
#76
Got2BeGlued
4.0
(1)
"If you’re using Got2BeGlued, you would probably still be fine."
#77
Lexel
4.0
(1)
"I myself would probably go with Lexel, unless the new mirror happens to come with slab of adhesive/tape preinstalled."
#78
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"
#79
PU Adhesive
4.0
(1)
"Said i could use PU adhesive and that worked fine."
#80
3M Double Sided Foam Tape
4.0
(1)
"Double sided foam tape by 3m is nice and strong, comes in squares."
#81
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."
#82
Costume Avenue
4.0
(1)
"Costume Avenue should have some."
#83
Shoe Glue
4.0
(1)
"Urethane based adhesives remain flexible."
#84
Custom Building Products Tile Repair Mortar
4.0
(1)
"You probably want to use."
#85
Windshield Adhesive
3.0
(1)
"You can apply a bit of windshield adhesive"
#86
Integra
3.0
(1)
"Integra has been owned by private equity for a while and they don’t spend much on R&D."
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