Loctite Power Grab All Purpose replacement?

pkquat

I just saw this was no longer made. I've used the Express and I don't like it. Any other recommendations for gluing magnets? Any recommendations for sealing or adding additional bonds to cabinets? Liquid nails should work, but its tough to get a good fillet, and cleanup is not as easy.

lawdogg

For gluing magnets, a 2-part epoxy works extremely well.

pitdogg2

Wait what???? It sells it works good and cleans up easily....So discontinue this.....WOW!!

pkquat

Two part epoxy works great, but what @pitdogg2 said. It seams all the competitors are similar to the powergrab express now. Quick set times in 15min or less. From what I read hear and online the changes were for less VOCs and faster set time.

I'm hoping someone found an alternative that works as well as the original, and cleans up as easy.

Schurkey

lawdogg wrote: »

For gluing magnets, a 2-part epoxy works extremely well.

Next time I'm using epoxy. I did the drivers from my SRS2 P/B using one of the "approved" PowerGrabs, but I just can't work up any enthusiasm for it.

There's a multitude of different PowerGrab formulations. And in the end, they're just construction adhesives. There's a whole isle of construction adhesives at the local HomeMenLowes.

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/170827/loctite-henkel-power-grab-for-speaker-magnets#latest

For the record, the Power Grab was selected based on having no trace of silicone in the formula. The specific item was listed in that link. It's still available from Home Despot, at <$5 for a six-ounce tube.

F1nut

Power Grab has many advantages over epoxy for this application. It's water based, so clean up is easy. There's no mixing and the open time is longer making it much easier to work with resulting in a nice smooth bead for a professional look. It should also be much easier to remove if necessary.

msg

So what's the deal with this? Is the formula we prefer, indeed, discontinued?
Or is Express okay? Looks like it's still available.

westmassguy

You can still find the original clear, all purpose.

pkquat

@westmassguy Where can you find it? I thought you said it was no longer available in another thread from last spring or a year ago. Lowes did not have the small 3oz squeeze tubes, which was the only non-express listed online. The guy said he hasn't seen it a while. I'm not sure if it is the same stuff. Amazon may have that 3oz size. There is a 2pack 10.4 (free 15% more) listed that looks right, but the single pack of the same switches to a picture of the express, so I'm not sure. Some others are outrageoulsy priced or its a poorly listed bulk pack.

westmassguy

You can order it online. Found it on fleabay, and some other sites that still have stock.

pkquat

I'll check fleabay. Just have to check that they are not swapping it with the Instant stuff because "Its the loctite replacement for it".

Thanks

westmassguy

Make sure it's the clear, all purpose: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Loctite-6oz-Clear-All-Purpose-Power-Grab-Interior-Construction-Adhesive-2029846-/132022359065?hash=item1ebd255419:g:xckAAOSw44BYChsj

pkquat

The picture shows the Express verion with the 0 seconds Instant Grab. I thought the Express is the new stuff. I've used the white Express version. It seams drier, and seams to tack up quicker. Its tough to get a smooth bead, and it doesn't wipe off my fingers as easy. Maybe the clear version is different. The non Express version was easier to work with IMO. It felt more like a caulk.

Is the clear express version easier or should I still be looking for the regular all purpose?

pitdogg2

Local Home depot and Menards still carry it here.

jeremymarcinko

Sad news I love that stuff. I think I still have a couple of tubes laying around.