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Glue and Adhesives

Glue or adhesive is a liquid or semi-liquid mixture that bonds items together. It can be natural or synthetic, one part or two part, the latest development or an ancient recipe that still works. This is the place for glue/adhesive questions, such as - how to use it successfully, what it's made of, or how to get it out of your hair!

4,173 Questions

How do you remove super glue of car bodywork?

Goof Off works well for this and does not affect modern car paint finishes. -I've tested it on 3 types of cars.

How do you glue polythene?

You choose a polythene glue, or a PVC glue. Weld-On 711 works to a degree.

Glue on car registration sticker worn off how to restick?

just use some scother tape, hade to do it plenty of times, will hold for a long long time

What glue can you use on leather in hot weather?

super glue works very very well on leather, just make sure you scuff the surface first to remove the color coating

What is contact adhesive used for?

As a very strong adhesive for 2 dissimilar surfaces. -ie, for plastic laminate to go on wood as in countertop.

How do you remove adhesive from plastic microwave door?

If it's an actually an adhesive label then heat it with a hairdryer as you pull it. If just reside then use Goof Off.

Can you install adhesive vinyl on an unlevel floor?

This all depends on how "unlevel" it is. Assuming this humps or valleys are not larger then 1" in a 6' radius, than yes most definitely. You of course will still be able to feel this unlevel floor beneath you. The vinyl will only telegraph to the shape of the floor it sits on.

If the level issues are greater than this, you still may be able to install vinyl, but it would be hard to say for sure without having a professional looking at it.

What kind of glue to use to glue cup and saucer together?

Most people don't like them glued together, however it could be done with epoxy or possibly super glue.

What is the difference between adhesive and solvent?

An adhesive bonds two objects together, whereas a solvent disolves something: often an adhesive.

Can you paint over pva glue?

pva is a rubbery synthetic polymer which belongs to polyvinyl esters family. It is a thermoplastic which can be used and can be paint over it.

Is elmer's glue made from cows?

Elmer's does not use animals or animal parts to make glue. They are made from synthetic materials.

Put new linoleum in and while moving refrigerator back cut small cuts in the floor is there any glue or suggestions for fixing the floor?

Yes, there is a special linoleum sealant glue, meant for joins in lino, it will do very well in this case. I haven't bought it for some years now, but when I did, I got it from a lino supplier and it was in 'toothpaste' like tube for about $ 5-6 .

How does contact adhesive work?

Contact adhesives must be applied to both surfaces and allowed some time to dry before the two surfaces are pushed together. Once the surfaces are pushed together, the bond forms instantly. It is usually not necessary to apply pressure for a long time, so there is no need to use clamps.

There are now many spray contact adhesives available.

Why would your mouth taste like glue?

Sometimes when you are working with, or around adhesives that have a strong odor or produce intense fumes, your taste buds will actually taste the particles in the air. This could also happen if you had contractors in your home that used these types of adhesives and last long after they have left. Best thing to do is to ventilate the area.

Is adhesive on electrical tape conductive?

No, that would really be very silly if they produced electrical tape that conducted - - think a little about that .

How is vinyl covered wallboard constructed?

I am trying to glue a piece of vinyl wallboard paper over an existing vinyl wallboard to cover a damaged spot. Is there a specific kind of glue to use? I have tried 4 different glues and nothing is working. Do you have any tips for successfully completing this project?

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How do you glue a plastic football figure?

You have to use glue of course and you need someone to hold it together while you glue it