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Amazing Goop 3.7-Ounce Automotive Contact Adhesive and Sealant

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There is a large family of Goop adhesives, "All Purpose", "Automotive", "Craft", "Household", "Lawn and Garden", "Marine", "Plumbing", "RV", "Sport and Outdoor", and "Wood and Furniture" As far as I can tell, all are identical. So, I suggest buying the cheapest. In the local hardware store, "Household Goop" is usually the cheapest. At the time of this writing, "Plumbing Goop" is the cheapest on Amazon.

IN GENERAL
Goop will bond virtually any material, including leather, plastics, glass, and metal. The bond is clear, very strong, waterproof, and hard but flexible.

EXAMPLES
Examples are endless. In addition to the examples below, I've used it to repair ceramic plant pots and shoes. I also use it to seal rust spots on my dishwasher rack. The Goop it also makes a "cushioned" surface that will prevent scratches to dishes. I use Goop to close small holes in window screens. I've used Goop to seal holes in air-mattresses.

ELECTRICAL
Goop is far superior to electrical tape for splicing wires, re-insulating cat-chewed wires, waterproofing and vibration-proofing electrical connections. There is a black variety of "Shoe Goop" if you want your repair to be less noticeable.

PLUMBING
Goop is great for sealing small leaks (including garden hose connections, etc.). However, you have to turn off the water, and the connections must be absolutely dry. Moreover, it takes several days for Goop to dry to reasonable strength. If you turn on the pressure before then you will make a water balloon. It's better to wait a week. Moreover, it may take several applications to get a thick enough layer of Goop to hold against normal household pressure--so a sink, toilet, etc. may be out-of-commission for at least three days waiting for the Goop to dry.

SHORTCOMINGS
1) An opened tube thickens quickly. Store open tubes in a small glass jar with a tight metal lid. Old thick Goop does not work well for some uses (such as repairing shoes), but is perfect when you need a thick application--such as insulating an exposed electrical connection or to hold pressure in a leaking water line. It is best to start with a thin layer from a new tube to maximally bond to the surface

2) Until it dries, Goop flows, alot. Therefore a thickly-applied layer may dry to a very thin layer (because most of the glue has flowed somewhere else). So, it may be essential to apply several thin layers (at intervals of 4 hours or longer) rather than one thick layer. Alternatively, you can apply a thicker layer of old thick Goop over an initial layer of new Goop. If possible, arrange the pieces you are gluing to minimize flowing, i.e., usually horizontal. For several hours, depending on the temperature etc., the glue is "repositionable" after thickening a little, that is, you can push it back into place. Unfortunately, if you use too many layers or "reposition" the glue too much, the result is not as attractive.

3) Except when still tacky (when it can be removed with naptha or acetone), Goop is essentially non-cleanup-able. So, for example, while it might be terrific for fixing a leaking windshield, if you mess up and your application is ugly, there is essentially nothing you can do about it. Although Goop is terrific for repairing a broken ceramic statuette--if a little extra oozes out, there is no way to clean it up the excess. You could simply peel/rub-off excess silicon glue. You could simply wipe off "white glue" and clean up with a moist paper towel.

4) The fumes are strong and toxic. Allow glued items to dry in a well-ventilated area (ideally out-of-door) for several days. When doing alot of gluing, I work in my carport with a large utility fan blowing the fumes away---and still usually get a nasty headache. It is best to use gloves when working with Goop.

TO GOOP OR NOT TO GOOP
While Goop is truly miraculous--there are situations when other types of glue are better choices.

White Glue: For most light-duty indoor household applications which do not have to be waterproof, ordinary household white glue is much safer, cleanup is much easier, and in most cases repairs are redo-able if you make a mistake. For example: Elmer's All Multipurpose White Glue, 7 5/8 oz. (E379)

Wood Glue: Carpenters's wood glue is essentially water-proof (when dry) white household glue. It is much better than Goop for most wood repairs. It penetrates and strengthens the wood. It is much safer, and cleanup is much easier. If the joint breaks again (because the wood is weak), it can be re-glued. For example: Elmer's E701 Carpenter's Wood Glue 8-Ounce

Silicon Glue: Silicon glue is best for glass, and when you want a truly flexible connection (for example, to absorb vibrations). It is a better choice for general household use on glass, plastic, and metal when you do not need the maximum possible strength. It is safer than Goop, and cleanup is easier. Like Goop, silicon glue takes days to reach reasonable strength, weeks to reach maximum strength. For example: GE Silicone II Household Glue, 2.8 oz

Epoxy: When you need a strong rigid workable (e.g. sandable surface) adhesive, particularly for use on metal or hard plastic, epoxy is a much
better choice. For joining metal "J&B Weld" epoxy is best. Most epoxies dry with little running or shrinkage, and so are good for filling gaps. Fiberglass epoxy is best for joining/filling hard plastic. Epoxies are safer than Goop, and cure much quicker. For example: J-B Weld 8265-S Cold Weld CLEARBOND H-3S Clear Strong Epoxy Adhesive Syringe - .85oz

APPLICATOR TIP
If you use the applicator tip, and do not use the entire tube at one time, much unused glue remains in the tip, which is wasted and clogs up the tip. If you plan to use the glue again within about a week, then jam an old unused (uncut) applicator tip over the one on the tube, and store in a small glass jar with a tight lid. If you aren't likely to do more gluing within two weeks, remove the tip and put the cap back on (and store the tube in a small jar with a tight lid) If it is necessary to clean out an applicator tip, then take it off the tube, let the glue dry for several days, then pull it out with tweezers.

CONCLUSION
Goop is one of those "miracle" products with a thousands uses, which needs to be a permanent part of any household. Other such items include silicon grease Permatex 22058 Dielectric Tune-up Grease - 3 oz. painter's tape ScotchBlue Painter's Tape 2090-1E2, 1 Inch by 60 Yards, 1 Roll, and WD-40. WD-40 Spray Lubricant - 16-oz.

Goop worked as advertised. Better than I thought it would. No problems to glue top to plastic panels. The repair was said to be "Not for the faint of heart" A little expensive but again it worked.

I use this for attaching rubber to wood, and it works great. It doesn't smell great mind you, but it works great. If you are addicted to huffing fumes, you may want to opt for another product and save yourself the temptation of these sweet, sweet chemical fumes.

This is a great product! This is my "go to" glue for really tricky bonding needs. I've had excellent results on all types of surfaces, even non-matching surfaces (wood to rubber, metal to plastic, etc.) Another thing I like about it is it doesn't expand like Gorilla glue and many others. Good stuff!

I bought this to seal some leather on a pair of hockey goalie pads that were cut by ice hockey skates. I will admit that I did not to a very good job of applying it and it left the area a bit messy. However, it still worked just fine.

I bought this to glue some leather to metal, which is a hard task for most adhesives. 6 months later through snow and sun it's still holding. Good job, Goop.

I purchased this product after reading that it works great for those of you who own Audi TT's. It is a common problem with Audi TT's that the convertible top windows start melting away from the cloth. This product works great to seal the window back to the fabric. It is not expensive, and much better then having to replace the entire top. Just be careful that you don't let the GOOP dry to the window itself. You can still scrape it off, but just a pain to clean it off.

Not suitable for interior use

This product is extremely toxic. The active ingredient, toluene, is harmful at any exposure; it penetrates deeply into the lungs and is immediately absorbed by the brain and fatty tissue. The product label only lists minor, temporary effects like headache, nausea, dizziness and watery eyes. Other toluene-containing adhesives, I discovered after my experience with this product, warn of potential damage to the kidneys, liver and immune system. And I found, through use and research, that toluene is also hazardous to the cardiovascular system. But the Amazing Goop product label is not forthcoming on these effects.

I did not know anything about the substance "toluene" when I first used this inside my car to glue up a headliner. The manufacturer is obligated to inform those who may not be acquainted with the ingredients of the real hazards of the product. At the very minimum, the company should have recommended the use of a mask when applying the adhesive; that would have given consumers a clue as to how toxic this is.

The glue creates very hazardous fumes inside the car and the glue outgases for much longer than the manufacturer claims. Anyone who applies this adhesive inside their vehicle and then uses the vehicle within weeks or longer of application will experience adverse effects of toxicity.

Exposure to this product made me feel worse than I have ever felt in my life. It does not metabolize normally; the impact lasts a long time. I never thought my lungs would return to normal, long after I had already given up using the car. The use of this product has been extremely expensive for me ... which is an understatement. Substantial monetary loss is just part of it. When a material exposure impacts one's cognitive function, it is scary.

The fact that this happened in the U.S. reveals the failure of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adequately regulate. The European Union issued a directive that went into effect in June, 2007, which bans toluene in consumer adhesives and spray paint. Action like that needs to be taken in the U.S. Damage to human nervous system from toluene is a very serious issue. Protecting consumers from hazardous products is the not only the most ethical thing to do, it is the most cost-effective way to operate a society.

I have a friend who used this product inside her car and received possible harmful effects from it.