Best Glue for Metal to Glass?

[Travelover]

I have a sliding window in my camper and I broke loose the aluminum handle that lets you slide the glass back and forth. The old glue was black and rubbery when I sliced it off the glass.

Anybody have a recommendation for a strong metal to glass glue? There is a 1/32" or so gap between the bracket slot and the glass so I'm thinking that a rear view mirror glue would not fill the gap.

 

[crash325]

I have a sliding window in my camper and I broke loose the aluminum handle that lets you slide the glass back and forth. The old glue was black and rubbery when I sliced it off the glass.

Anybody have a recommendation for a strong metal to glass glue? There is a 1/32" or so gap between the bracket slot and the glass so I'm thinking that a rear view mirror glue would not fill the gap.

Why use a spacer to fill the gap. Then mirror glue should work or there is an instant glue that is suppose to glue most everything.

 

[Soundguy]

black P/U windshield glue / sealer.

sold in caulk tubes at napa and carquest, etc...

 

[nickel plate]

LOCTITE Stick'n Seal ORIGINAL Waterproof Adhesive.

 

[ak9]

it sounds like the "glue" you cut out was silicone. Do not use a urathane or butyl . The big box stores do not sell com/industrial silicones ( GE 999) . you might try a 3m double face tape/or glue that is UV (blacklight) activated . Try a local comercial glass shop, for the ammount of silicone you need they might just do it for next to nuthin..?
AK9

 

[Travelover]

it sounds like the "glue" you cut out was silicone. Do not use a urethane or butyl . The big box stores do not sell com/industrial silicones ( GE 999) . you might try a 3m double face tape/or glue that is UV (blacklight) activated . Try a local commercial glass shop, for the amount of silicone you need they might just do it for next to nuthin..?
AK9

I actually think the original adhesive was urethane. It was black and rubbery when I sliced it off the glass with a razor blade.

Good idea on the glass shop.

 

[Kays Supply]

I have built aquariums using Lexel adhesive. It can hold more than the glass it is attached to. It comes in a tube at most hardware stores.

 

[Soundguy]

it sounds like the "glue" you cut out was silicone. Do not use a urathane or butyl . AK9

why not use a urethane?

it's what seals yer windshield..... and sounds exactly like what was removed...

soundguy

 

[MG1867]

I have built aquariums using Lexel adhesive. It can hold more than the glass it is attached to. It comes in a tube at most hardware stores.

I agree this stuff will stick to about anything if it is clean and will provide a good seal. It has the smell of model air plan glue I remember from child hood. Not that I sniffed it or anything:confused2:

 

[ray66v]

If it is a small handle, thoroughly remove the old adhesive, and use a rear view mirror adhesive kit, from an auto parts store.

That will give you the strongest bond.

 

[Soundguy]

i think the issue he woried about was the 1/16 gap to fill..

soundguy

 

[ray66v]

i think the issue he woried about was the 1/16 gap to fill..

soundguy

Sorry, I missed that.

 

[Travelover]

i think the issue he woried about was the 1/16 gap to fill..

soundguy

Yea, gap is like 1/64th" on each side (it is U shaped). That rear view mirror glue is thin.

 

[ray66v]

I am not sure what the OP means about the gap, but the rear view adhesive will fill a small gap. It does have some thickness to it. Not sure if it would be enough.

Perhaps, it can be modified, (filed?), to eliminate this gap?

If not, then yes, automotive urethane window adhesive, as mentioned.

If you have an auto glass shop nearby and can take the glass out, they always have tubes of this stuff open. They will probably give you a squirt, and you won't have to waste a whole $10 tube.

 

[Soundguy]

i think the u shaped piece he is talking about is a metal part that sandwiches the glass. using RVWA, it likely would want to stick only on one side.. makin the piece a hair ( 1/64? ) off center.

not sure if that would throw the latching off or not.

in either case.. the urethane ought to do the trick strongly... if you can find some for free.. even better.. otherwise the tube is gonne be alot of waste..

 

[ak9]

Travelover
urathanes & butyls are used where joint/flex is alot.. like autos windshields etc.. It seals well but it is not a structural adhisive/sealant like silicones. Silicone is harder in density when cured, but movement is not as much.

Originally Posted by Kays Supply
"I have built aquariums using Lexel adhesive."
pricey,, but awsome stuff definatly would hold his handle on!

Ask the local glazier , They have half tubes of cone all the time ,probably give you one
ak9

 

[Bigfoot62]

I have a sliding window in my camper and I broke loose the aluminum handle that lets you slide the glass back and forth. The old glue was black and rubbery when I sliced it off the glass.

Anybody have a recommendation for a strong metal to glass glue? There is a 1/32" or so gap between the bracket slot and the glass so I'm thinking that a rear view mirror glue would not fill the gap.

If you have a glass installer that you do business with, why don't you just take it to him? He will likely fix it (properly) for free or very little $.

 

[Travelover]

If you have a glass installer that you do business with, why don't you just take it to him? He will likely fix it (properly) for free or very little $.

I may well do that. First, I thought I'd see if there was an easy fix I could do myself.

Thanks for the suggestions. :thumbsup:

 

[ray66v]

urathanes & butyls are used where joint/flex is alot.. like autos windshields etc.. It seals well but it is not a structural adhisive/sealant like silicones. Silicone is harder in density when cured, but movement is not as much.

Sorry, but that is not correct.

Butyl is not a structural adhesive. But, automotive urethane glass adhesive, is a structural adhesive.

This urethane dries into a rubber compound as hard as a hockey puck. And it allows no movement of the glass, or attached parts.

Urethane is the only thing automobile manufacturers use to install glass in vehicles. Because, all non-movable glass in vehicles has been used as structural material for decades.

Consequently, urethane is the only product that you can use to replace stationary glass, according to current ICAR repair standards in modern vehicles. The days of installing auto glass with butyl tape, and adhesive are long gone.

 

[Soundguy]

awe schucks.. don't try to throw any facts into the opinion debate..

soundguy