Glue Plastic
Best glue on plastic
To bond plastic there are many different types of glues & adhesives available but which is the best glue on plastic. There are also many types of different plastics including PVC, ABS, polycarbonate, Plexiglas, perspex, acrylic, polyethylene & polystyrene to name a few. Certain glues & adhesives perform better on certain plastics than others.
Best adhesive for plastic
Is it possible to bond plastic using an adhesive? The answer is yes, if using the record breaking strongest Adiseal adhesive & sealant.

Why Adiseal is the best adhesive for plastic
Adiseal adhesive & sealant was the strongest adhesive in an independent adhesive strength test by Ultimate Handyman.
In the independent adhesive strength test by Ultimate Handyman, Adiseal was over 3 times stronger than the nearest competitor in the wood to metal bond strength test. In fact it was so strong that the screws holding the metal sheet down started to rip out forcing the test on Adiseal to be stopped.
Strongest Adhesive Test Results
- Adiseal : 3123 psi
- SupaBond : 1115 psi
- Tec 7 : 1016 psi
- HB42 : 942 psi
- Loctite PL Premium : 873 psi
- Gorilla Grab Adhesive : 862 psi
- Bond It PU18 : 582 psi
- Bond It Saves Nails : 411 psi
Some of the other reasons why Adiseal is the best when trying to to bond plastic:
- Adiseal stays permanently flexible so it will absorb any vibration and allow any items to expand & contract without the adhesive becoming weak.
- Is waterproof so it is also suitable for use outdoors or indoors.
- Has very high gap fill properties.
- Has high initial grab meaning temporary supports may not be required while the adhesive cures. Adiseal Hi-Grab has even higher grab than the standard product.
- Is a suitable adhesive to stick most plastics.
Adiseal will stick plastic to the following items
Adiseal will successfully bond plastic to the following items:
- Wood
- Glass
- Stone
- Ceramic
- Rubber
- Metal
- Synthetic Materials
- Leather
- Plastic
- Concrete
- Many other items
Best Glue on Plastic
Adiglue is our best glue on plastic. It’s a high performance industrial strength glue that outperforms other glues & super glues. Adiglue provides a stronger & less brittle bond than super glues.

How is Adiglue better than super glue?
Adiglue outperforms other glues & is stronger than super glue because Adiglue is almost 100% pure cyanoacrylate. To make super glues cheaper to manufacture, most super glues are filled with solvents. This results in the super glue drying extremely quickly but leaving a weak brittle bond.
The other problem is when the solvents evaporate away, the super glue quickly dries up in the bottle. As long as the Adiglue bottle nozzle is kept clean, Adiglue will not dry up in the bottle for 18 months even if the bottle is kept open. After using Adiglue, use Adisolve sprayed on a tissue to wipe off any excess Adiglue from the bottle nozzle.
As Adiglue is not filled up with solvents, Adiglue cures quickly but slightly slower than other super glues. This results in a bond that is a lot stronger than super glues as well as being less brittle.
Super glue gel
Adiglue has a thicker gel glue formulation which results in higher gap fill than other glues. The gel glue allows it to be used where other super glues would fail. The thicker gel formulation also makes Adiglue easier to apply & less messy than other glues.
Clear glue
Adiglue is a completely clear glue and stays clear once it has cured. This is very useful when a clear glue is required like a glue for glass.
Glue strength demonstration
To demonstrate just how strong Adiglue is compared to other super glues, we have stuck together some MDF wood blocks together with Adiglue. We have then stuck some house bricks to the MDF & to other bricks with Adiglue. This is not be possible to do with other glues.

Adiglue will bond plastic to the following items
Adiglue will successfully bond plastic to the following items:
- Wood (porous wood like MDF require sealing first with Adiglue Activator)
- Glass
- Stone (porous stone requires sealing first with Adiglue Activator)
- Ceramic
- Rubber
- Metal
- Synthetic Materials
- Leather
- Plastic
- Concrete (once sealed with Adiglue Activator)
- Brick
- Masonry
- Many other items
Porous materials will require sealing first with Adiglue Activator. This will stop the material soaking up the liquid glue.
How strong is Adiglue
Adiglue is one of the strongest glues available. The strength of Adiglue will depend on the materials it is being used to bond. On some items the strength of Adiglue is actually stronger than the material itself.
Adiglue strength example
In the example below we have sealed the edge of the MDF wood blocks using the Adiglue Activator then applied the Adiglue to stick the 2 MDF wood blocks together. Once the glue has dried, we tried to break the bond between the 2 block by stamping on it.

As seen in the image, the MDF wood has broken before the Adiglue showing the glue is stronger than the MDF wood.
How to glue plastic
Glue for hard plastic
Adiglue is our best glue to stick hard plastic where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to stick hard plastic. Adiseal adhesive & sealant will provide a waterproof & flexible bond. It also has higher gap fill & initial grab.
Using Adiglue to glue hard plastic
To use Adiglue glue for hard plastic, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the glue to hard plastic and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to quickly reduce the time it takes for the glue to cure.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick hard plastic
To use Adiseal adhesive to bond hard plastic, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push to two items together. Adiseal has high grab but clamps may be required to hold the items in place until the adhesive has cured.
Glue for plastic to metal
To glue plastic to metal, both our Adiglue glue & Adiseal adhesive & sealant will provide a good strong bond. Adiglue is our best glue to stick plastic to metal where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to stick metal to plastic.
Using Adiglue to glue plastic to metal
To get the strongest bond when using Adiglue glue to glue plastic to metal, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean & free of rust. UltraLube is the ideal product to penetrate and help remove rust. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the glue to either the plastic or metal and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to speed up the drying time.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to bond plastic to metal
To use Adiseal adhesive to bond plastic to metal, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. UltraLube is the ideal product to penetrate and help remove rust. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push to two items together. Adiseal has high initial grab but temporary supports may be required to hold the items in place whilst the adhesive dries. Wipe away any excess Adiseal with a thick cloth. Adisolve can also be used to help remove any uncured adhesive.
For more details on how to bond metal, see the bond metal page.
Glue for plastic to wood
Adiglue is our best glue to stick plastic to wood where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to bond plastic to wood.
Using Adiglue to glue plastic to wood
To use Adiglue glue to bond plastic to wood, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean & free to get the strongest bond. Adisolve will remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits. Porous wood will require sealing first prior to applying the glue so that the porous surface does not soak up the glue. Adiglue Activator is the ideal product to seal the porous material before applying the glue.
Simply apply the glue to either the plastic or wood and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to quickly reduce the time it takes for the glue to cure.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick plastic to wood
To use Adiseal adhesive to stick plastic to wood, make sure both surfaces are thoroughly clean to get the strongest bond. Adisolve is a great product at removing oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Once the surfaces where the adhesive will be applied are clean, simply apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push the to two items together. Adiseal has high initial grab but temporary clamps might be required to hold the items in place until the adhesive has cured.
Glue for plastic to plastic
Gluing plastic to plastic is possible with using both the Adiglue glue & Adiseal adhesive & sealant. Adiglue is our best glue to stick plastic to plastic where the surface area is small. For items with a larger surface area, the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best adhesive to bond plastic to plastic.
Using Adiglue to glue plastic to plastic
To use Adiglue glue to stick plastic to plastic, make sure both surfaces are clean to achieve the strongest bond. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar, and other stubborn deposits.
Simply apply the glue to either plastic surface and hold the items together until the glue starts to dry. Adiglue Activator can be used as an accelerator to quickly reduce the time it takes for the glue to cure.
Using Adiseal adhesive & sealant to stick plastic to plastic
To use Adiseal adhesive to stick plastic to plastic, cleaning both surfaces before applying the adhesive will provide the strongest results. Adisolve is the ideal product to remove oil, grease, tar and other stubborn deposits.
Once the surfaces where the adhesive will be applied are clean, apply the adhesive to one item and firmly push the to two items together. Adiseal has high initial grab but temporary clamps might be required to hold the items in place until the adhesive has cured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adiglue is our best glue for plastic where the surface area is small. For items with larger surface areas the Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to use.
The strength of glue on plastic will depend on the type of plastic being stuck. There are many different types of plastics including PVC, ABS, polycarbonate, Plexiglas, perspex, acrylic, polyethylene, polystyrene & many others.
Adiseal adhesive & sealant is the best product to glue plastic. It is waterproof & also stays permanently flexible.