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The Natural Philosopher
 
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Sloper wrote:

Newshound wrote:

I'm afraid I don't know what sort of plastic it is. I'm pretty sure
its not a polythene type though as its quite hard, and one side is
very high gloss.
There was some sort of black rubbery stuff, possibly silicone, stuck
to it before, if that helps.




I've personally not had much success with hot melt, but at least it is
flexible (unlike epoxy). Hard and glossy could be acrylic or styrene
so solvent type glues sound possible. Gorilla glue is perhaps not
flexible enough?



I've thought again, and now think flexibility isn't so important.
Gorilla glue isn't advertised as being suitable for plastics though.
I notice No Nails glues metals and plastics... perhaps that is worth a try?


Yes. Mirror glue is another similar compund - spirit based rubbery gunk
that sets quite hard. also glues used toi hold shoes soles on. And evostik