Metal Bonding Guide
Choose around joint fit, positioning time, and the movement the finished repair will experience. A fitted joint and a damaged area that needs rebuilding call for different products.
Fitted parts with impact or vibration
Flexible Toughened Super Glue is a starting option for small mixed-material repairs that benefit from a less brittle CA bond.
Explore Flexible Toughened Super GlueMore time to align an assembly
30-Minute Toughened Epoxy provides a longer working window for aligning and clamping parts. Metal is among its listed materials.
Explore 30-Minute EpoxyMissing material and surface damage
Steel-Reinforced Epoxy Putty is a shapeable repair compound for metal applications. Compare the repair requirements with the product directions.
Explore Steel-Reinforced PuttyPlan the repair
- Identify the metal, any plating or paint, and the second material.
- Check that the parts fit and decide whether the task is bonding, filling, or rebuilding.
- Follow the selected product's cleaning, surface preparation, mixing, and cure instructions.
- Tell Starbond about heat, water, vibration, or loading if those conditions will affect the repair.
Working time is the window for positioning the parts. It is different from handling time and full cure. Check all three before choosing a product.
