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How to repair metal objects using super glue
Many household items are made from metal, such as jewellery, utensils, ornaments, or decorative objects like small metal trinkets. As lots of us own so many of these metal items, it’s important to have a suitable super glue on hand in case of an accident.
Bostik Fix & Glue Gel and Bostik Fix & Glue Liquid are the best glue for metal to metal repairs as they can be used on 99.9% of materials and provide strong, long-lasting repairs to transform your broken items.
Follow our step-by-step tutorial and learn how to repair metal objects like this metal ball pendulum. Don’t bin it, fix it and become an everyday #REPAIRHERO!
Tutorial overview
What you will need
- A metal trinket such as our metal ball pendulum
- Bostik Fix & Glue Gel or Bostik Fix & Glue Liquid
Step 1: Clean the metal trinket
Ensure the surfaces of the metal trinket to be glued are clean and free from any dust, dirt or grease.
Step 2: Apply the metal to metal adhesive
Apply a drizzle of metal glue on the base of the metal ball pendulum.
Tip:
The Fix & Glue nozzle allows you to easily control the quantity of glue and where it is applied, for precise bonding.
Step 3: Replace the broken part
Lightly press the broken parts of your metal trinket into place on top of the metal repair gel.
Did you know?
Bostik Fix & Glue is an effective super glue that works in just 5 seconds. It's ideal for many jobs around the home, such as repairing metal.
Step 4: Let your metal repair dry
Leave your metal object to dry for 1 minute to provide an ultra strong, long-lasting bond.
Step 5: Your metal trinket is fixed!
You have now learnt how to repair metal objects including this metal ball pendulum. Use the same technique to repair other household items.
As well as being used to glue metal to metal, Bostik Fix & Glue bonds 99.9% of materials, so whatever it is you’ve broken, don’t bin it, fix it and become an everyday #REPAIRHERO!
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