Adhesive to bond metal to glass

[Noel MurphyParticipant @noelmurphy40921]

We are going to paint our living room and had to move the TV table, which consists of three glass shelves bonded to metal uprights. As we moved it, the bonds between some of the shelves and uprights broke. What would be a suitable adhesive to repair them?

I need to repair five joints; four of them are 2 cm in diameter and one is 4 cm. The glass above each joint is clear, so the repair will be visible, but that only matters for the 4 cm one. All the joints will be in compression.

[Noel MurphyParticipant @noelmurphy40921]

[Jeff DaymanParticipant @jeffdayman43397]

You could have a Google for Dymax UV cure adhesives. You will not like the cost though.

I have used these adhesives to glue glass sensor bits to stainless, and to glue 5 x 8" glass windows to stainless steel doors exposed to hot water and some flexing – surprisingly for the window job, they worked well.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

Gorilla Glue clear maybe??

Have a look at the video on the above link as well.

Bill

Edited By peak4 on 19/12/2019 22:40:32

[Clive FosterParticipant @clivefoster55965]

Noel

I successfully used the inexpensive Pattex Glass Superglue from LiDl for similar repairs. So any of the branded Glass Bonding Superglues should be up to the job.

First time was after discovering a couple of joints weren't stuck on delivery (it was a cheap table!) and secondly when three more of the joints came undone about 3 months later when moving it. Repairs still going strong around 9 months and two (small) moves later.

Hafta say that I've always found the LiDl version of superglue to be effective and good value for money so I make sure to keep a stock in the fridge. Given the price its no great disaster if one of the itty bitty tubes turns out to have a bunged up nozzle when second or third job comes around. So long as you have another in stock! The plastic bonding version with its pre-treatment pen is, by any standards, more than good.

Clive

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

The stuff they use to construct aquaria might be an option?

[Jon LawesParticipant @jonlawes51698]

Just a warning, don't be tempted to use an araldite type adhesive (unless its their glass specific adhesive). My grandfather used some to refit his rear-view mirror to the windscreen on an car he owned. What we suspect was the exothermic reaction caused by the hardening process caused the glass to crack a few minutes later!

[Ron LadenParticipant @ronladen17547]

Do you need an adhesive..? what about round pads cut from some softish rubber/silicone sheet it will grip the glass really well and once set up in position I assume the table wont be moved that often.

[Eric CoxParticipant @ericcox50497]

Search for a free sample of the new loctite hy4070. It's meant for industry so you have to cheat by making up a company name.

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

+1 for Gorilla Clear. From here:

• High Versatile

Easily bonds wood, stone, metal, ceramic, foam, glass, concrete and much more!

Available from B&Q amongst many other places.

[Noel MurphyParticipant @noelmurphy40921]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Jeff, you're right about the cost of the Dymax UV adhesive; it's a large fraction of the cost of the TV stand!

Jon, I had considered quick set epoxy, and probably would have used it if one of the joints wasn't visible. Thanks for the warning.

I think I'll use the Gorilla Clear adhesive. The online reviews look good and I can get it locally, so the job can be done quickly. I wouldn't be popular if the room was repainted for Christmas, but the TV was balanced on a chair!

[blowlampParticipant @blowlamp]

About 50 seconds into this video seems to be a similar application to yours.

Product info link here.

[Noel MurphyParticipant @noelmurphy40921]

Just to follow up, I used the Gorilla Clear glue and the results were excellent. Thanks again everyone.

Happy New Year!

[RobinParticipant @robin]

In 'The Boy Electrician' they glued the glass plates of the Wimshurst generator to their wooden axles using wood glue mixed with Pottasium Bichromate.

Not suggesting for one second that anyone should try this, just wandering down memory lane while I still have a memory lane to wander down

[john carruthersParticipant @johncarruthers46255]

Try your local car dealership, they use a UV bond for attaching rear view mirrors to windscreens.
You could use high modulus silicone mastic but in both cases try to avoid contamination with silicon furniture polish. It is tenacious stuff.

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