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's range of super glues includes our best glues for metal to metal repairs as they can be used on most 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!

Instructions

Disclaimer

Please note this guide features images of an adhesive that is now discontinued, however, the step-by-step tutorial is correct to the new product.

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 super glue's fine-tip 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 Super Glues are effective adhesives that works in as little as 5 seconds. They're 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's range of Super Glues bond most materials, so whatever it is you’ve broken, don’t bin it, fix it and become an everyday #REPAIRHERO!

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