EVO-STIK 528 Instant Contact Adhesive 5l - Multipurpose Adhesive

STICKS VERY SOLID BUT MAKE SURE IN RIGHT POSTION AS IF YOU PUT IT IN THE WRONG POSTION YOU WILL NOT GET IT UNSTUCK

Wear gloves and a mask and ensure adequate ventilation; this stuff is potent! Used for affixing a Formica top to my workbench. Easy to apply with a roller - but be quick - and sticks like the proverbial. Really secure packaging and good delivery timescale. Great price to boot.

I bought 2cans if this because the price was lower than usual. I have used other contact glues in the past and this one is the one that really works, it withstands heat and cold, I have used it on wood, fibreglass, fabric, plastic, metal... and things stayed glued after a couple of years, in contrast I used spray contact adhesive, and yes, it was easier to apply but after a few months my insulation had fallen because it was not longer glued. It's very durable and versatile. The only thing is that it's not the easiest to work with, it's think, difficult to apply and spread and it really stinks, it says low odour... They are lying! I wear a full face mask to work with it and the smells lingers. I still think it's worth using it, better suffer once and do it properly that having to do it again

Ideal glue for many uses

The instructions say, "when the surfaces touch and immovable bond is formed instantly" - this is no lie! I've been laminating photos printed on a plastic signage material to MDF and when I follow the instrictions (basically, coat both sides, leave til touch dry then bring the surfaces together) the bond formed is indeed immovable - I have to get it right first time because the only way to delaminate them once stuck is destruction. The glue is quite fluid - more so than I'm used to, but it's not an issue, it just makes spreading a bit easier (but also a bit more prone to making a mess). I'm using a flat blade to spread (rather than the crenellated one supplied) and a heavy roller to roll out any air bubbles. At first I was applying a thinned down solution to the MDF as per the instrictions for absorbant material, but I've found this isn't necessary as the MDF isn't as absorbant as I'd thought. The smell is amazing - if you like that sort of thing. Use in a well-ventilated area (I'm doing it outdoors during this spell of warm weather).

Works really well, doesn't smell to strong which is a bonus if using in a confined area, I secured anti slip mats to a fibre glass boat.

Very thick. Hard to spread.

Evo-Stik. A throw back to my youth. The glue your dad would always have a tube of. 528, is the traditional Evo-Stik that will stick nearly everything. It's perfect for sticking the soles of your shoes back on. It will stick almost anything to anything. Just make sure the surfaces are clean (a wipe down with something like Isopropyl alcohol will work wonders). Apply the glue to both items to be attached, then leave it to dry. Any time of 15 minutes or longer is ideal. Then press the two sides together. They will bond instantly, so make sure you position them correctly first time. Depending on what you are bonding, it would usually be best to leave the item for 24 hours. You can also apply a clamp, if you want a really strong bond. Overall, this is a great, useful glue to have in your cupboard. At room temperature and with the lid sealed tight, it will last indefinitely. Highly recommended. I hope you found this review helpful.