What the heck is in Gorilla glue??!

[Misplaced_Canuck]

I recently got some "loose tops" corny's and decided to glue them down using Gorilla Glue (first time using this stuff).

I put the kegs upside down (to create pressure on the loose handles), and some of the stuff seeped out and fell on the floor. I had the presence of mind to put waxed paper to protect the hardwood floors (amen) so no damage there.

But the stuff that oozed out looks like foam, or epoxy that bubbled. It feels a bit like hard styrofoam, and it sticks to all hell on the kegs. I had to use a razor blade to cut off the stuff that oozed out.

Is this some kind of one-part epoxy that gets activated by air?!? I've never seen a glue like this, ever. It remind me of "Good Stuff" gone wild.

MC

 

[OpenContainer]

Gorilla glue is the mother of all glues. Use it very sparingly......as you've already found out.

I wish they'd package it in single use packs.

 

[IPAfreek]

I know what's in gorilla glue... Tiny silverback gorillas on steroids with a death grip of all things they touch... At least thats what I like to imagine

 

[Highridin4x4]

The one time I used the stuff it had me wet the parts first. I believe that water activates the glue and it foams to fill all cracks and crevices. The next time I needed glue I bought there regular glue because it does not make such a mess.

 

[Clann]

It works good on shoes.

 

[azscoob]

I used Gorilla Glue to repair my R/C plane after a bad crash, amazing stuff!! I have also used it in creating some of my Halloween props. As long as you use it sparingly you can keep the foamover under control.

 

[Hang Glider]

Its polyurethane. There are other brands out there, but Gorilla spent money on advertising and small package size. First poly I ever bought was a full quart.

small quantities. And pre-wetting is definitely a preferred method. Good for you protecting the outlying areas -drips are a pain to remove.

 

[Airplanedoc]

good call on the waxed paper, gorilla glue will remove the grain of the wood.

 

[Shooter]

I know what's in gorilla glue... Tiny silverback gorillas on steroids with a death grip of all things they touch... At least thats what I like to imagine

LIES!!! I had the glue chemicaly tested and it turns out there is VERY little real gorilla in it, but it does contain a healthy dose of orangutan and a surprising amount of toasted coconut!

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Gorilla glue contains 70% awesome and 30% Chuck Norris.

 

[TravisF]

Gorilla glue contains 70% awesome and 30% Chuck Norris.

I swear to you...when I read the topic the first thing I though of was "Chuck Norris, of course"

Lol!

 

[Misplaced_Canuck]

"Chuck Norris, of course"

... Kids.

MC

 

[TxBrew]

Equal parts gorilla and glue.

Science!

 

[KayaBrew]

Anyone remember that great scene in The Blues Brothers when Elwood goes into the Good 'Ole Boys' Winnebago and applies a TON of spray adhesive to the gas pedal? When he comes out, he shows the can to Jake and says "This is glue....strong stuff!"

 

[IPAfreek]

Gorilla glue contains 70% awesome and 30% Chuck Norris.

Just to let everyone know... Chuck Norris sleeps with a night light, not because he is afraid of the dark... because the dark is afraid of Chuck Norris.

I apologize if this turns into a Chuck Norris Thread, couldnt help myself:cross:

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I know what's in gorilla glue... Tiny silverback gorillas on steroids with a death grip of all things they touch... At least thats what I like to imagine

It's made from the fingernails and saliva of near extinct gorillas. Very hush, hush.

They tried to call it Apeoxy but marketing wanted something more grabby.

 

[KayaBrew]

It's made from the fingernails and saliva of near extinct gorillas. Very hush, hush.

They tried to call it Apeoxy but marketing wanted something more grabby.

Don't let Jane Goodall know!

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Don't let Jane Goodall know!

I think they used her to get the white pigment to the wood glue.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Now I'm starting to wonder what is in animal crackers.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Now I'm starting to wonder what is in animal crackers.

Dead middle to upper class wannabe animals.