Glue 5 Second Fix - a miracle cure or money down the drain

If any thing breaks down, a lot of inconvenience arises. In some cases, it’s not necessary to go to the workshop; you can repair the product yourself. Now on sale there is 5 Second Fix glue - a popular advertised product that the manufacturer positions as liquid plastic. It can be used for different types of materials, although the effectiveness of bonding is sometimes questionable.

Content:

• Product Description
• Scope and principle of operation of glue
• Instruction for use
• Reviews and real reviews
• Andrey, 33 years old
• Anton, 29 years old
• Irina, 40 years old
• Ivan, 41 years old
• Glue Testing Video

Product Description

Universal adhesive fixer “5 Seconds Fix” is sold on Ali Express, as well as on similar trading sites. In appearance, the product is a capillary handle with a container and a thin nozzle, which ensures uniform application of glue. The set includes instructions in Russian and a battery operating on 3V voltage. The tool is intended for bonding such materials:

• fiberglass;
• leather;
• suede leather;
• faience;
• vinyl;
• plastic;
• glass;
• metal;
• tree;
• rubber.

Thus, the adhesive is considered universal, since it is suitable for most known materials. According to the manufacturer, he has other advantages. So, the shape of the handle reduces the consumption of glue, since it eliminates excessive application, spilling.

Due to the form, the composition does not mess with furniture, clothes, hands, does not require closing the workplace. The manufacturer also notes that the pen can be taken with you to make repairs in any convenient place. The glue hardens quickly, gives smooth, durable seams, colorless, invisible on the surface of products.

Scope and principle of operation of glue

Hot glue or plastic welding 5 Second Fix can be used in various domestic situations. It is noted that it is no longer necessary to buy other adhesives, one is enough to fasten any kind of materials. Most often, a tool is purchased for the repair of household appliances, appliances, electronics, car interior parts. The glue is also suitable for creativity, crafts, modeling, designing, creating jewelry.

Principle of Operation 5 Second Fix differs from other adhesives, although it has similar features. Initially, the product is distributed on the base, uniformly filling all pores, cracks, chips and pits. After exposure to ultraviolet light, as provided by the handle design, the liquid plastic quickly hardens. Fixation of parts, the use of clamps is not required: the method of curing the adhesive resembles that of photopolymer fillings, which are widely used in dentistry. Advantages of glue, according to the manufacturer, do not end there. 5 Second Fix also:

• suitable for processing large and small areas;
• suitable for children's use, harmless;
• colorless and odorless;
• allows you to perform perfectly smooth seams;
• makes it possible to dock parts as accurately as possible;
• helps to glue even flexible objects;
• measures the welding machine, working as a "cold welding";
• allows you to grind the joints after drying or to process them in another way (for example, drill);
• Suitable for dishes and children's toys.

In online stores, glue is sold at a price of 100 rubles, although some sellers manage to offer it for 10-20 dollars.

Instruction for use

A very detailed instruction is attached to 5 Second Fix glue, which includes a step-by-step description of the gluing procedure:

1. Prepare the grounds. To clear both glued surfaces of dust, dirt, degrease with alcohol, acetone. This is necessary to increase the strength of the connection.
2. Apply glue evenly. Combine the parts with each other, give them the correct position and press them tightly against each other.
3. Illuminate with an ultraviolet ray, the source of which is located on the back of the handle. Processing time - 5 seconds.
4. If necessary, grind, polish the joint, apply paint, varnish. The product is immediately ready for use.

Here is a commercial with a description of the instructions that the manufacturer offers to view:

Reviews and real reviews

Unfortunately, reviews about 5 Second Fix glue are far from being so encouraging. On the Internet there are enough negative comments about the quality of the product and its adhesive properties.

Andrey, 33 years old

“I believed the promises of advertising and purchased 5 Second Fix glue or liquid plastic. I expected that the tool will melt and repair literally any thing. Since I needed to repair the plastic part in the car, at first I decided to test the glue on a regular plastic profile.

At the top of the handle-gun is an ultraviolet LED that has a switch in two positions. When you hold the button, the device gives a UV glow, a permanent fix mode is also possible, which is used in the presence of a major defect. Having studied the packaging and the pen itself, I conducted tests: I lubricated two pieces of the profile, pressed them to each other, turned on the pen button. First he waited 5 seconds, then another 15 - the composition remained liquid, completely dry. Of course, when I let go of the pieces of the profile, they immediately disconnected.

After I conducted similar experiments with wooden sticks, a broken magnet from the refrigerator, a plastic bottle and its cork. The effect was approximately the same: the glue did not dry in such a short period of time. I think that this is an absolute divorce, 5 Second Fix is ​​not worth attention at all, there are much better adhesives. ”

Anton, 29 years old

“Glue 5 Second Fix is ​​a useless thing, no need to advertise. I, like many who saw the video, decided that I needed such a thing. I bought a coffee pot in a telemarket to repair the handle of a coffee pot; I also planned to repair old shoes and children's toys with it. The video said that the glue is much more convenient than conventional cold welding, because it dries almost instantly.

Outwardly, I liked the tool, it looks interesting and stylish. There is a cover on the tip, a protective cap, a safety label for the lamp. The tip of the handle is thin, allowing you to make even the most accurate seams. The instruction was attached in Russian and English.

I decided to start the repair with a broken children's car. Degreased the part, applied glue, treated with ultraviolet for 5 seconds. The glue only dried after 15 minutes, although the manufacturer guaranteed a minimum drying time. The next day it turned out another minus: the glued wheel fell off almost immediately as soon as the child began to play with the machine. After some time, I tried to close the crack in a plastic bowl. Degreased, applied glue, fixed with ultraviolet. On the second day, he poured water - the glue managed, the water did not leak through the crack.

The conclusion is this: if the product will not be subjected to dynamic loads and forces, you can use 5 Second Fix, but do not overpay for the presence of a UV lamp - it is completely unnecessary. ”

Irina, 40 years old

“I bought 5 Second Fix glue on Ali for about $ 1.5. I planned to stick shoes on them, but at first I tried on two toothpicks. The composition was not too liquid, more like jelly, which pleased.Lubricated both toothpicks, connected, brought up the LED, turned it on for polymerization. I had to keep the lamp on for a minute, only then the glue dried up.

The seam looked like ordinary superglue, but applying 5 Second Fix, of course, is more convenient due to the presence of a handle - it’s almost impossible to get dirty. At first, I was glad that the toothpicks stuck together so quickly, but then I was disappointed when they broke at the junction with minimal effort. I believe that the tool is worth buying only for delicate work, when literally droplets are required, for example, when repairing microcircuits. In other cases, you can replace it with ordinary penny superglue. "

Ivan, 41 years old

“Recently I came across an advertisement of self-curing glue, which in 5 seconds can literally repair everything - from leather to glass and metal. A tube on the site costs about 1000 rubles, on “Ali” the same one was found for $ 1.59. I ordered it, the glue came in the form of an interesting pen with an LED flashlight, when the latter was turned on, the hairs glowed on the bills - it means that it is really ultraviolet.

As an experiment, he squeezed the product onto the instruction, shone a flashlight for 5 seconds. I guess I brought the lamp too close, because smoke came from the drop, and it really froze. Then I decided to glue a piece of PVC, for which I previously broke it into 2 parts. After drying, the glue checked - it holds, but when the PVC was transferred to another place, the parts fell apart. Glued again - the result is zero. Maybe glue is suitable for small parts, but there isn’t for serious repairs, it’s better not to waste money. ”

Glue Testing Video

The following are video reviews of 5 Second Fix glue made by users who tried it:

The myth from the sensational advertising is destroyed - the unsuccessful gluing of a plastic cover to the package:

Thorough application of glue, long UV treatment of the plastic profile, in the end - a quick breakdown of the thing:

An attempt to glue a broken window handle, a long wait - and again a breakdown:

Conclusions: 5 Second Fix glue does not meet consumer expectations at all. It can be used only on minimal areas, provided that the product will not be subjected to any load. Unfortunately, an effective adhesive with light-curing properties, which would really work, has not yet been invented. Do not be divorced!