Bonding plastic to metal

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Since epoxy is good on plastics, and JB Weld is good on metals, would mixing the two bond plastic to metal? I was thinking of a sort of marble pattern to lock the two epoxies together. Any suggestions?
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Epoxy is good on metals as well. Just go with the one epoxy. Rough up both surfaces to be bonded and have fun.
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Ok, because last time I used epoxy on metal, it was brass, and it didn't adhere good. I guess roughening would help though.
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Most epoxy works very well on metals including brass, but be sure to prepare a clean surface. Rough it up with sandpaper and use acetone to get rid of any oils that might be on the surface.
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JB Weld is an epoxy adhesive.

Mixing adhesives with different curing properties isn't a good idea, as suggested above go with one adhesive and ensure the surfaces are adequately prepared.
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What plastic do you want to bond to metal?
Because there a several (thermo-) plastics, that can't (or are difficult to) be bonded, even with epoxy :? ...

They are mostly (but not limited to):

Polyethylene (PE),
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET),
Polypropylene (PP),
Polyoxymethylene (POM),
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon)
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