These miracle glues commonly bond both porous and non-porous surfaces, including leather, wood, rubber, metal, paper, ceramic and many hard plastics. Several formulations are also listed for craft materials such as glass, fabric, clay and beads.
Most of the adhesives in this group dry clear or transparent. A few craft formulas specifically mention a glossy or smooth clear finish when used as a sealer.
Some super-glue formulas explicitly list materials they won’t bond well with or are not recommended for, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), PTFE, silicone or foam rubber, polystyrene foams, glass and fine bone china.
Many options emphasize toughness and flexibility: several are rubber-toughened or rubber-based for impact and vibration resistance and better adhesion to flexible materials, while others are described as forming permanent yet flexible or elastic bonds.
Product details and reviews commonly include cautions such as eye and skin irritant warnings and recommendations for adult use only. Reviewers also frequently note a strong odor or fumes during application and advise allowing adequate ventilation while drying.
Some adhesives in the set note resistance to temperature extremes once cured, with statements that cured bonds are unaffected by very hot or very cold conditions or can resist freezing temperatures. Specific temperature ratings, if critical, should be checked on individual product labels.