The Ultimate DIY Guide to Marine – Auto and Specialist Adhesives
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What are marine – auto and specialist adhesives?
Marine – auto, and specialist adhesives are a grade of adhesive that focuses on completing more specialist jobs. This can range from issues with a vehicle such as a car, bike or caravan, and even boats!
Depending on the specialist adhesive you choose, the range of uses is vast. Whether it is DIY manufacturing, professional manufacturing, sealing, the list is comprehensive. Sometimes, using the right adhesive yourself could save you money and time that would have been otherwise spent calling a specialist service to do it for you.
Are marine – auto and specialist adhesives the same as regular adhesives or glue?
No, marine – auto and specialist adhesives differ from regular adhesives and glue for their level of applications. An easy way to think of it is like this:
- Tier 3 = Glue – Used for arts and crafts, small scale models, and art related projects. Can have a strong hold, but the easiest to separate. (Depending on the surfaces that are attached).
- Tier 2 = Adhesives – Used to solve a wider range of issues. Can be used in arts and crafts, but is far more suited for repairing smaller objects or crafting complicated designs. It has a much more resilient hold, and can have options that allow for flexibility once stuck, or just a solid hold with little room for movement.
- Tier 1 = Marine – auto, and specialist adhesives. — Used by professionals in a wide spectrum of industries. Can be used in manufacturing furniture, doors, home development, construction, and jointing using wood, even some vehicle and boat repair, and much more.
This kind of adhesive provides the best possible hold, hence why it is standard amongst many industry professionals.
Are adhesives and glue dangerous?
To a degree, both adhesives and glue can be dangerous. However, the danger only arises on two occasions.
- If you have an allergy to chemicals in the glue/adhesive.
- You are misusing the glue/adhesive.
When it comes to normal, day to day use, you just have to be cautious to avoid getting any adhesive or glue on your bare skin, this could cause skin issues and be difficult to remove pain free.
It is advised not to have your skin showing when handling these materials, especially specialist adhesives.
The ultimate DIY guide to marine – auto and specialist adhesives
Because the list of applications for this kind of adhesive is large, and the adhesive you purchase may be used with a specific purpose in mind. We thought it would be best to guide you through safely and effectively using them. Regardless of application.
Here are some key points that are especially relevant to anyone conducting DIY usage with specialist adhesives.
Why do you need it?
Understanding why you require an extremely powerful adhesive can help guide you to find the right kind for your needs. For example, the adhesive you would use to repair a shoe, would be much different to the one you would need to construct furniture.
How do you use them?
Depending on the type of adhesive you purchase, you may likely require the use of a sealant gun to facilitate the application of the adhesive. A sealant gun is used similarly to a glue gun.
Though it doesn’t require heat, the process is as simple as placing your cartridge in the chamber, removing the lid and pressing the trigger to operate it.
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It may seem like a simple first step, however, the worst thing that can happen is that you spend money on an adhesive that doesn’t work best or isn’t suitable for what you purchased it for.
Although many adhesives can be used for a variety of things, some excel in certain areas, so make sure you buy the right one based on your needs.
Cover yourself before use
As highlighted before, you should make an effort to cover your exposed skin when handling specialist adhesive. This means long sleeve tops, goggles, gloves, pants to the ankles and boots. You should also wear a hat or tie your hair back.
This may seem dramatic for what may be some simple DIY for some of you, but it can be a painful and time-consuming chore trying to remove this adhesive from your body, especially once it has settled.
Give it a test run
If possible, testing a small amount of the adhesive on a similar object is the best way to understand whether this adhesive is suitable for your particular needs..
Additionally, testing in this way also shows you what to expect once the adhesive is dry, in the sense of it being immovable or not, its level of hold.
If all else fails…
When it comes to using our specialist adhesives, you are using the kind of resources that industry professionals use regularly. So, if your methods of application are not working no matter how hard you try, it may be best to get in touch with an expert.
Where can I purchase marine – auto and specialist adhesives?
Sealants and Tools Direct provide a comprehensive amount of marine – auto and specialist adhesives, you can access our full range here.
Below, are two out of many more options that we offer.
- Alphachem 5 min Glue 1000 gram Polyurethane Wood Adhesive
Price £11.58 (Not including VAT).
This is a premium, high-quality, solvent free adhesive. Specialised for wood bonding in situations where a quick drying time is required. Which in this case is 5 minutes.
Works an almost every kind of wood and timber, and most metal surfaces. Can also be used for gap filling, and also boasts a standard of waterproofing which allows it to be suitable for external applications.
- SOUDAL Fix all multipurpose floor and wall adhesive – White – 4KG
Price £38.41 (Not including VAT).
An ideal resource for home development, the SOUDAL Fix all multipurpose floor and wall adhesive is an adhesive that allows for a wide range of applications around a home or building.
Whether the application is vertically against a wall, or on the floor, it can bond tiles, lino, non-porous substrates and more.
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