Gorilla 2-Part Epoxy (5 Minute, Clear) Review (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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- Metal
- Plastic
- Glass
- Ceramic
- General repairs
A fast-setting, crystal-clear general-purpose epoxy that's ideal for quick household and hobby repairs on mixed materials, trading the higher strength of a steel-reinforced epoxy for speed and a clean, invisible finish.
Pros
- Very fast 5-minute set means no long clamping or waiting around
- Dries crystal clear, so repairs on glass or light-colored items stay invisible
- Gap-filling formula bonds uneven or imperfect surfaces, not just tight joints
Cons
- Roughly 3,300 PSI on steel is well below dedicated metal epoxies like J-B Weld
- The 5-minute working time is unforgiving for large or fiddly assemblies
- The 0.85 oz syringe is small, so it gets pricey per ounce for big jobs
Specifications
| Type | Two-part epoxy (resin + hardener), dual syringe |
|---|---|
| Cure | Sets ~5 min, handle after ~30 min, full cure ~24 hr |
| Waterproof | Water-resistant once cured; not for constant immersion |
| Paintable | Yes, once fully cured |
| Use | Bonds steel, aluminum, glass, wood, ceramic, tile, most plastics; gap-filling |
| Cleanup | Wipe uncured epoxy with acetone; cured must be scraped/sanded |