Gorilla Glue Stockists in North Bristol — Where to Buy Gorilla Products Locally
If you’re on the hunt for Gorilla Glue and related Gorilla adhesive products in North Bristol, look no further than Ablectrics, not only do we stock a wide range of Gorilla products, we are also able to recommend the correct product for the project. Whether you’re doing a serious DIY job or just need something tough and reliable, Gorilla’s range is widely available — but sometimes you need a bit of help to select the right option, therefore we thought it is worth going into a bit more detail about the brand and popular products:
Why Gorilla Products Are Worth It
Gorilla adhesives are popular in DIY, woodworking, repairs, and crafts because they’re:
- Very strong & durable: Many Gorilla glues produce a powerful bond once cured.
- Versatile: Their products cover many use-cases — from wood and metal to flexible surfaces.
- Recognised brand: Ensuring excellent quality control and uniformity of product.
- Locally supported: Gorilla’s products are easily accessible in North Bristol @ Ablectrics.
Key Gorilla Products to Look For
Here are some of the Gorilla products — plus what makes each one special, and how they’re useful for common DIY or repair jobs.
- Gorilla Heavy Duty Mounting Tape
This is a double-sided mounting tape designed for heavy duty, indoor or outdoor use. According to Gorilla’s specs, it can hold up to 30 lbs (though real-world performance depends on how smooth or rough the surfaces are). - Weatherproof: It works in damp or exposed settings, so it’s good for things like mounting signs, fixing trim, or hanging decorations, even outside.
- Application temperature: Best applied at above ~10°C.
- Limitations: Not ideal for very low surface-energy plastics (e.g. polypropylene, PE) or very delicate surfaces.
- How to use: Stick the tape to the back of your object, then press firmly for about 60 seconds once positioned.
- Service temperature: It can withstand continuous temps up to ~194°F.
- Gorilla Tape Black
This is Gorilla’s “duct-tape style” tape — very rugged, with a reinforced backing and a double-thick adhesive layer. - All-weather shell: Resists moisture, UV, and temperature changes, so it’s good for outdoor patching or repairs.
- Adhesion: Because the adhesive is thick and aggressive, it works well on rough and uneven surfaces where standard tape might fail.
- Use cases: Patching roofing felt, mending tarpaulin, securing cables, or even temporary fixes around the house or garden.
- Gorilla Glue (Original)
This is the classic polyurethane Gorilla Glue — the one that “foams up” as it cures. - How it works: The glue is moisture-activated. You lightly dampen one surface, apply the glue, then clamp. During curing it expands, which helps fill gaps and create a strong bond.
- Strengths: Once fully cured it’s 100% waterproof, sets very strongly, and can bond a huge variety of materials: wood, ceramic, foam, metal, even stone.
- Finish: It dries to a tan colour and is sandable, stainable, and paintable, which is very handy for visible joints.
- Cure time: You need to clamp for 1–2 hours, and full cure takes ~24 hours.
- Tip: Because of the expansion, don’t apply too much — if you overdo it, you’ll get a foamy mess. (This is a common mistake.)
- Gorilla Epoxy (Crystal Clear)
This is a two-part epoxy (resin + hardener) that sets in around 5 minutes. - Crystal clear finish: Once cured it’s transparent, making it ideal for decorative repairs or visible bonds.
- Gap-filling: The formula can fill voids and work even on uneven surfaces — great for structural repairs or bonding materials that don’t sit flush.
- Water resistance: It’s water resistant when cured.
- Temperature performance: Once cured, it can withstand between –23°C and +82°C.
- Application: Mix equal parts resin and hardener, stir (~20 seconds), apply within 5 mins, clamp for 30 mins, full cure in ~24 hours.
- Gorilla Wood Glue
This is Gorilla’s PVA-style glue (though not exactly PVA): designed specifically for wood. - Water resistance: Rated for D3 water resistance, which means it's suitable for indoor & outdoor wood use.
- Clamping: After applying, clamp the glued pieces for about 20–30 minutes.
- Curing: Full bond strength takes 24 hours.
- Finish: Dries to a natural colour, so the joint looks clean (rather than very visible glue lines).
- Shelf life: Unopened, it can last up to 2 years; once opened, try to use within ~12 months (depending on storage).
