What adhesive types do you offer and which should I pick?
| Default | Permanent acrylic, clear |
|---|---|
| Removable | Clean removal, ideal for glass, walls, seasonal use |
| High-tack | Rough, textured and low-energy plastics |
| Full cure | 24-72 hours after application |
The four families
Permanent acrylic (default). Tacks on contact, builds strength for a day or three, then stays. Removal after cure usually needs heat and adhesive remover.
Removable. Engineered to release without leaving residue for a defined window, typically months up to a couple of years depending on surface and sun exposure. The trade-off is lower initial grab.
High-tack. More aggressive, for surfaces that fight adhesion: powder-coated metal, textured plastics, rough painted wood, corrugated boxes.
Low-surface-energy (LSE) rated. A specific high-performance chemistry for polypropylene, polyethylene and similar plastics that normal adhesive slides off of.
Pick by surface
| Surface | Use |
|---|---|
| Laptop, phone, glass, painted metal, tumbler | Permanent acrylic |
| Rental wall, shop window display, seasonal promo | Removable |
| Toolbox, powder-coated equipment, hard hat | High-tack |
| Plastic bins, buckets, HDPE containers | LSE rated |
| Retail packaging that customers peel | Removable or standard permanent |
Application rules that matter more than the adhesive
- Clean with isopropyl alcohol, not household cleaner. Wax and silicone are adhesion killers.
- Apply between about 50°F and 100°F.
- Press firmly from the center outward.
- Give it 24 to 72 hours before washing, freezing or heavy exposure.
Most "the sticker fell off" cases are surface contamination or applying in the cold, not adhesive choice.