Oregonsledder..
I don't see it as challenging.. I've followed your posts on here and they are some of the best contributions to the forums...(no BS).
So trust me when I say I really enjoy when you comment in the threads.
I've been using the Lords both in the Glass bead and non glass bead formulations since long before Polaris even considered using them in sleds. In boat and yacht construction in aluminum and dissimilar metal installations....They have worked very well for me. I've been using this adhesive on sleds and cars for repairs for probably 5 years now. I used it the first time to attach a large generator platform to the hull of a boat where welding was not an option... still going strong with 1,000's of hours of use.
The glass beads come in handy where there is NOT uniform clamping.. Like if you were to use bolts or rivets (running boards or chaincases)... The Glass beads do not allow you to over compress the area when proper torque or rivet pressure is used.
If you compare the GB and the non-GB side by side.. you will see that the GB does not sag nearly as much when you use it.... which can be handy in the 5 min frantic-pace to get parts together before they set up.
The GB and Non-GB forumulations cost about the same and are both available in 50ml MixPack as well as 375ml tubes... both have inexpensive applicator options and share the same mix tips.
MixPack 50 (MP50) 50ml tubes
I'll be trying another Lord product...MaxLock MX/T6 and MX/T18 ... both are tough and both are GB filled... release with heat and methacrylate formulations... and available in 50ml and 375ml.
BUT.... It has lower viscosity ... which is concerning to me for the "average joe" to work with. The peel strength is higher though. They are pretty easy to get in the 50ml size as well.
Especially nice is the longer working times and that this is readily available in all sizes.
Maxlok Working Time, Minutes:
MX/T3: 3 -5
MX/T6: 6 -9
MX/T18: 18 - 24
Maxlok Time before handling, Minutes:
MX/T3: 6 - 8
MX/T6: 20 - 24
MX/T18: 48 - 72