What’s the Best Car Glue for Plastic Parts?

General Discussion
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Curing times can definitely vary, especially with temperature and humidity. Warmer conditions usually speed things up.

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I’ve experienced that too! Waiting longer seems to make a difference—better safe than sorry.

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One tip I learned: clamp the parts together after applying glue. It keeps the pressure on and helps with bonding!

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That’s a great tip, Katie! Clamping helps a lot, especially for uneven surfaces. What about reinforcements—should I use a mesh?

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I haven’t tried mesh reinforcements, but it sounds interesting! I usually just rely on the glue itself. Anyone else used that method?

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I’ve used mesh with resin before; it gives extra strength! Just be careful with the application—too much and it can get messy!

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Messy, indeed! I once had glue all over my hands and random spots—glad it was just a hobby project!

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In hindsight, I learned that preparation is half the battle! If I had only paid more attention to cleaning, I could’ve saved a lot of headaches.

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Haha, definitely! It’s the little things that trip us up. What’s your go-to cleaning method, Gallen?

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I’m really looking for a glue that can withstand different temperatures and moisture. I’ve used a few but they don’t seem to hold over time. Any recommendations?

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I’ve had good results with E6000. It’s flexible and handles temperature changes well, but it does take a while to cure.

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I’ve tried E6000 too, but I found it to be a bit too rubbery for some applications. I prefer super glue specifically meant for plastics, like Loctite Plastics Adhesive.

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I was skeptical about super glue at first, but I’ve had solid results with Loctite in humid weather! It holds really well under stress.

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Has anyone used Gorilla Glue for plastic? I hear it expands as it cures, which might help with bonding in irregular shapes.

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I’ve used it, and while it works on some plastics, I’ve found it can be messy and it’s less effective in temperature fluctuations. Just a heads up!

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I’ve had mixed experiences with Gorilla Glue too. In higher humidity, I’ve seen it fail. Has anyone tried the 3M adhesives?

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3M does make some solid bonding solutions! Their double-sided tape is excellent for certain applications, but for more permanent bonds, I recommend 3M Plastic & Emblem Adhesive.

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Good to know! I might try that next. I’m really keen on something that won’t budge with time and temperature changes.

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Just a thought—what about JB Weld? I’ve used it for plastic repairs, and it’s held up quite well, even against the elements.

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Haha, I thought JB Weld was just for metal! Interesting! Maybe I need to explore that option too.