Superglue

Super glue has been getting tradespeople out of awkward situations since roughly the invention of the awkward situation. This general purpose super glue bonds PVCu, rubber, rubber foams and plastic instantly at room temperature, with no mixing, no waiting around and no need to clamp most light assemblies. Just apply, press and move on.

At 99p a tube, it’s the kind of thing you should have three of in the van and one in your toolbox at all times. The bond forms quickly on contact, making it useful for fast repairs where you can’t afford to wait for a slower adhesive to cure. Whether you’re tacking a rubber gasket back in place, fixing a cracked plastic housing, or bonding a piece of PVCu trim that’s come loose, this gets the job done without ceremony.

Where Super Glue Actually Earns Its Keep on Site

The real value of a tube like this isn’t in any single job, it’s in having it to hand. Rubber seals, foam insulation edges, plastic clips, PVCu beading — these are the fiddly little things that go wrong on any job and slow you down if you haven’t got the right adhesive with you. This covers all of them.

It’s also worth keeping a tube in the first aid kit for the obvious reason. Sealing small cuts at a push is a time-honoured site tradition, though we’re legally obliged to suggest proper wound care first. Probably.

The formula works at room temperature without any special surface prep beyond making sure contact surfaces are clean and dry. No primer needed for most applications. Fast, simple, effective.