Gorilla Glue 50004 Adhesive, 4-Ounces
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gorilla Glue 50004 Adhesive, 4-Ounces
Customer Review: Naysayers: Learn the product before you trash it
Summary: 4 Stars
As some have noted here, I have used several polyurethane adhesives in the past, and have found them to be capable of covering far more tough-to-do job applications than just about any other glue that is marketed to the public. Some have complained that this poly glue expands and makes a big super- gooey tough to remove mess. Really? They all do! Clamp, staple and WATCH the curing process to have a measure of control. Remove the curing excess with a solvent. I use gasoline or spray carburetor cleaner on a rag to clean the mess off the repaired item and myself, but your Sunday school teacher would advise to use some safer item that doesn't work as well. A clamping tip that I discovered myself: Use a few dabs of super glue to allow quick adhesion of your joining materials which simplifies clamping pieces that want to separate. Super glue cures VERY quickly and is compatible with Gorilla and other polys. Just try to keep it somewhat separate for a stronger bond. Another Tip: Use a heavy carpenter's stapler to join the peeling soles of athletic shoes that you have glued. Needle nose pliers will remove the staples after about 6-8 hours.Customer Review: Tool The Foam
Summary: 4 Stars
There is added strength to the glued joint because of the foam filling any voids or cavities. What I learned is, there is a period when the foam isn't sticky (no shine), but still soft, I tool the foam with a damp paper towel. That is pushing the foam back onto itself to form a nice round bead. When this is done the air pockets in the foam are greatly reduced (bubbles are smaller), a nice tight bead is left behind, no further clean-up, sanding, scraping is required.
Movement of the pieces glued must be secured by strapping, clamping, lightly screwed, until the glue dries. When a screw hole has to be moved slightly, let's say the new hardware of a replacement door lock has a different hole pattern. I drill-out the old screw hole, apply gorilla glue & tap in a wood dowel (sometimes a wood chopstick), making sure the surface is flush, then I tool the foam (when time is right). After the glue dries, you can then mark the hole locations for the new hardware (it will be solid & secure). Pre drill the holes of course.
Store the glue upside down for extended shelf life (refer to customer supplied photo).
Customer Review: Least favorite glue/adhesive
Summary: 2 Stars
I like to have solutions before I have problems and this glue has been more of a problem than a solution. I'm always up for another 'better' or more applicable solution for a specific handyman problem/project that arises, since I'm always fixing/improving/modifying something. But this glue has left me frustrated numerous times.
Can it create a strong bond? Yes. But it takes a very long time to cure (24 hours, and that's if the materials bonded are porous, longer if not, like smooth plastics, also slower if the temperature is cold like in a cool garage), requires a very good clamping in the meantime, is very brittle and not flexible (which can destroy the bond entirely), and expands leaving messy edges and/or uncertainty on proper area to apply glue. It's also difficult to clean up/off once you've realized its the wrong solution.
I'll stick to my epoxies, liquid nails/construction adhesive, super glues/gels, silicone, wood and other purposeful glues, even scotch tape for that matter, before I use this glue again (no pun intended.)
Customer Review: Incredible product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using Gorilla Glue as a professional model maker for several months now, and I am happy to report that it surpasses any and all expectations I had for it. I use it to glue resin panels to masonite and fiber board, and it is extraoridnary in that role. I have found that the expanding quality of the glue allows gaps to be forgiven, and have used it in place of wood glue on several projects. Use it sparingly, though, because the expanding nature of Gorilla glue can sneak up on you. It does sand very well, and takes paint well, too. I even used it to put my gutter back in place when it started to fall off of my house... Three months later (in Oregon rain) and it's still holding tight. For smaller projects, I would advise using Gorilla Super Glue, which is simply amazing stuff. I cannot even BEGIN to recommend these glues enough!Customer Review: did I hear somebody say, glue?
Summary: 5 Stars
I've experimented with glues, and I mean all kinds of glues. Then went to Walmart and purchased the Gorilla Glue to fix the brick that chipped off my steps. I must confess I was a bit hesitant, thinking about past experiences with other glues. Then came home and followed the instructions. OMG. I have to warn you. If you plan to unglue, please don't use this product. This is a bonding glue. Do not fool around with it. It gives me so much fun, just using it for virtually every broken object in my house. I've used it on brick, on wood, on metal, on plastic, on my screen. it glues everything. And takes only two hours to dry. Be careful. This thing can glue eyes together and it will take Dr. Jesus to have them open. Please, be careful with this product around children. In the meantime, let me see if there's something else I need to glue.