Dope on E6000

AbbyNormal Friday, 1/17/2025

Just recently tried using this stuff as test adhesive and it's pretty cool and easy to use. Plus of course it can be pulled off the car base with pliers.

The question is - is it strong enough to hold through a typical race event in place of using epoxy 


Discussion

It is... I use it for everything. Axles, interiors, windshields and chassis to body glue tasks. It also holds in the weights and is repositionable in case you need a do over. You do need to watch for stringing as pulling those strings across the axles can jam up your wheels... but once you get your application process down... no worries! I prefer the clear to the black but it is hard to find these days.

I have not had a single glue joint failure since using it. And the best part is no tapping and screws!

My biggest test will be the next Joust tournament. All cars are held together with it. We will see if my building skills are up to it!


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FeralPatrick 1/17/25

I swear by it. It's the only thing I use for securing axles and haven't had an issue. Strong hold and just flexible enough to yield slightly if needed. I've also seen more than one JB Weld axle failure.


  • Well that’s a great endorsement - I’ll use it on my upcoming builds for Jungle Falls — AbbyNormal
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SpyDude 1/17/25

I use it exclusively. Every single car I have sent in has been E6000'd. I've tried JB Weld, and it's failed: once I rebuilt the car wit E6000, not a problem. Just run some glue down the inner door panels of the car, press the chassis in and clamp it for twenty minutes, and you're good to go.And if you need to take the car apart, just run a razor between the body and the chassis and pry it off.


  • I have had JB Weld break free from the plastic bases several times. It doesn't seem to stick very well. The E6000 being flexible has held up really well. — johnson9195
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AbbyNormal 1/17/25

Awesome awesome. Thanks for sharing and confirming your experience with E6000. JB has worked well but it's great to have an alternative.

Sounds cool. I may have to pick some up. I've been using JB Weld.

I've gone to using it almost exclusively. Had several in quick failures and I am to impatient for jb weld.

I also use super glue gel/ thick sometimes. Just be careful with super glue hardener it will melt wheels. 

Has anyone tried and uv hardening epoxy resin? Just saw it on Jakarta diecast and it seems like it might be perfect for my impatient/last minute build style.


  • Don't use the gels. They run and will ruin your wheels. Don't ask how I know this. — SpyDude
  • I use it for body mods only. It’s brittle and breaks easy. JD has used it a lot lately but his cars are show only. — Desert_Rat_Racing
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RLoRacing 1/17/25

I use this for weight but still use jb weld for axles 


  • I’m thinking if there is a jump involved (like The Dunes) or other potential fun / violence on a track I’ll JB it. Otherwise I’ll consider the E6000. — AbbyNormal
  • @Abby: If you use part of the original interior to hold the axles down, jumps are no problem. I cut out the seats with a jewelers saw to fit the weights, then glue it all together. No axle failures. — SpyDude
  • @SpyDude - very interesting. — AbbyNormal
  • It it’s something like GTR sand dunes, I’ll run open axles and gut the interior like Spy Dude mentioned — RLoRacing
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Benjamin_37 1/17/25

What is E6000 & where do I find it?


  • It's sort of rubberized glue, pretty widely available hobby lobby, ace hardware and Walmart all carry it in Kansas — Milestone_Racing
  • Menards stores have it. — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
  • I am not sure you will need it if you are not modifying cars...it is generally used to reattach axles to a chassis — BRUM_and_HOWL_RACING
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alva1370 1/17/25

Never heard of it but it sounds good. 


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Object52 1/17/25

Any comments on E6000 vs E8000?

I have E8000. Seems similar to ShoeGoo.


  • I used ShoeGoo about a billion years ago pretty tough stuff. I think the E6000 is a bit more flexy — AbbyNormal

I was using JB Weld for axles until one car came back from a race failed.  Used E6000 for my last 4 builds.  Seems good so far.  Even undid a pair of axles that didn't run to my liking.  Was easy to remove them and the Glue.  What I really like is the self leveling and gap filling. Works  it way in real nice. Only bad part is the dang strings....

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