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Adhesive for towel rod

Can anyone tell me what would be my best choice for adhesive to re-apply the towel rod to the glass on the Alumax shower door.

TIA
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

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Reply #1 –
Probably not epoxy. Check with a local glass installer. Probably a very specific prep process
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #2 –
Clean the old adhesive off, wipe with rubbing alcohol and apply some latex caulk.  You will have to secure the bar in place until the caulk dries.

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Reply #3 –
Go to an auto parts store and get the adhesive used to hold rear view mirrors on to the windshield.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Twig –
Go to an auto parts store and get the adhesive used to hold rear view mirrors on to the windshield.
I probably screwed up the application but that didn't work for me Twig, thanks.
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

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Reply #5 –
My vote is..................SHOE GOO!! Apply to one part, place in position and held in position by duct tape until the Shoe Goo cures--likely a couple days if cool temps .
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #6 –
Bummer.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: nitehawk –
-likely a couple days if cool temps .

Nitehawk, your quote along with your profile photo made me chuckle.
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

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Reply #8 –
Well, I do like to think I am not your average idiot. I am a slightly above average idiot!! >:D  ^.^d

And, I am NOT overweight!! My height is what is wrong!!
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
2006 Saturn Vue AWD

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Reply #9 –
I used gorilla glue
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #10 –

Ed, I used an epoxy made to adhere glass to metal.  My towel rod has been on for over a year and no issues.

John M.

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John & Carm Morales

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Reply #11 –
I used VHB tape and it has been in place for 4 yrs and with a big bath towel weight on it a lot. If you cannot get that then use the 3m tape that you can get from Napa etc for putting the vinyl side mouldings back on cars etc. The 3m VHB is the better one. Make sure the glass is cleaned properly before doing
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
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Reply #12 –
Thanks to all. More than one way to do it.

Quote from: John Haygarth –
I used VHB tape and it has been in place for 4 yrs and with a big bath towel weight on it a lot.
JohnH
AM Solar in Oregon uses the 3M VHB tape to install solar panels. It must be good stuff.
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

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Reply #13 –
I used 2 parts epoxy and it's still solid after 3 kids and wife many outings.

Thanks,
Michael.
Ex 2001 U295

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Reply #16 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
GE Iron Grip 100% Silicone Adhesive
Has anyone had experience with this stuff? The information on the Home Depot sight looks impressive.
 
Trent

GE Iron Grip 100% silicone adhesive sticks where other construction adhesives won't, bond to both porous and non-porous surfaces. Iron Grip adhesive provides up to 75% less clamp time than traditional construction adhesives. Iron Grip adhesive does not contain isocyanates and is low VOC, making it appropriate for interior and exterior use.

Adheres to almost any surface any time and easily bonds to porous and non-porous surfaces

Grip and adhesion typically begin to build in as little as 10 seconds and parts are repositionable for up to 5 minutes
10.1 fl. oz. cartridge that works with all standard caulking guns

Can be used indoors and out with no isocyanates and low-VOC content

Long-lasting results backed by a lifetime guarantee

No need to mist or sand glossy surfaces prior to application
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385
 

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Reply #18 –
Maybe I am just lucky, but i used hot glue and it has been holding for about 3 years .......
Carol & Jeff Savournin
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