How to use Bostik Fix & Flash to repair ceramics

Bostik created Fix & Flash to solve an issue that many of us experience, when using ultra strong adhesives. These glues work so well and so quickly, that sometimes, there isn’t enough time to get the objects we’re sticking into the perfect position, before the bond is achieved. And that can lead to not-quite-perfect results. But Bostik Fix & Flash takes the pressure off, because it’s fully repositionable. Simply apply the glue with the high-precision nozzle, then take time to position and reposition whatever you are repairing. You get to decide when you’re ready to set the glue, because Fix & Flash won’t bond until you shine the device’s UV light onto your repair. Then you enjoy all the benefits of a super-fast glue because, once activated, Bostik Fix & Flash bonds in seconds. And it's designed to bond 99.9% of materials, sticking almost anything, including ceramics, porcelain, glass, mirrors, leather, wood, paper, card, metal, fabrics, hard plastic, concrete and brick. Bostik’s advanced technology even allows the glue to set between opaque materials, since the UV light cures the glue right into the core. Bostik’s innovative light activated glue offers new levels of flexibility to stressed-out #repairheroes everywhere.

1: Do the preparation

Protect your work surface and make sure that the ceramic surfaces to be glued are clean and dry, with no dust or grease.

2: Assemble & test the light

Screw on the nozzle to pierce the seal. You can test the UV light by pushing the switch below the bulb. Don’t look directly into it and keep at a distance of 2cm.

3: Make a start

Discard the first few drops of glue onto a piece of paper.

4: Apply the glue

Apply the glue to one ceramic surface only. Apply a small amount to create a continuous bead on the edges of the object. Clean the nozzle and replace the nozzle cap tightly.

5: Adjust

You have time to reposition your pieces, if you do this quickly you should wait at least three seconds to achieve an initial tack before applying the light.

8: Flash light to set

Switch on the LED, then shine it around all the edges of the join for 15 seconds (depending on the thickness of the glue layer), turning the light off when finished. And you’re done!

Had a spill?

Remove any unset glue with a dry cloth and acetone, or remove dry glue by sanding.