'Instant' strong adhesive for melamine to stainless steel?

[eejit80]

Trying to do a short term fix on a kitchen sink.
There is a small area at the rear of the sink where the melamine has been damage and is no longer bonded to the sink.

I have tried using a number of adhesives but have had no luck so far. The melamine can be pulled in to contact with the underside of the sink for a while but cannot be held there for long enough for most adhesives (wet grip etc.) to cure and super glue hasn't work either.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Eric104]

Have you tried Wickes Ultimate Instant Grab Adhesive?

 

[eejit80]

How 'instant' is it?

I have tried other strong grab adhesives but most take 30min + to set and by that time the melamine has pulled away from the sink..

 

[muggles]

Araldite?

Sounds like you're in danger of spending as much on buying adhesives here as a new sink would cost...

 

[gregers]

evostik?

 

[eejit80]

cheers muggles - I haven't tried Araldite - will take a look at it. Any particular formulation you would recommend?

I did try Evo-Stik Epoxy Rapid ("bonds in 5 minutes") but it peeled away from the surface of the melamine.

You're right about spending almost as much on adhesives as a new sink...I guess they may come in handy at some point...