I need to glue a magnet to an average everyday plastic water bottle. What should I do.?

Question

The bottle will be doing 1000's of 360 degree turns. I need a glue that can take a lot of wear and tear.

Also would VHB tape work. Can i find it at walmart, or lowes or some place like that.

Answer 1

The best glue for this combination of materials is made by a Calif company (Eclectic Products, I believe) and is available everywhere as Goop glue. It is labeled Plumber's Goop in plumbing dept, Sportsman's Goop in sporting goods dept, Craftsman's Goop at the check out counter of big home improvement stores, etc...it is thick and clear silicone based glue. Rather smelly for first 24 hours. No smell after it cures.

You could also use Gorilla glue but it is brown and might not look good on a clear water bottle, plus it expands a lot and you might have a bigger blop of foamy brown splotch than you expect.

A thinner version of Goop glue is available in craft depts called E6000 in a grey-silver tube. If you use this, use some masking tape to temporarily position your objects.

Answer 2

what about velcro

Answer 3

use a hot glue gun.

you can buy one at walmart for 6 bucks

and glue sticks for 1 dollar.

Answer 4

Try a super glue. That stuff never comes off. Or maybe an epoxy type glue, this stuff really never comes off. Trust me I've ruined a lot of stuff by gluing things on wrong with epoxy.