TotalFix (often officially marketed as FiberFix Total Repair) is a specialized light-accelerated liquid resin super glue designed for rapid bonding, gap filling, and structural repairs. It is heavily promoted for its ability to fix almost any material—including wood, plastic, metal, and glass—within seconds.
Reviews indicate that while it excel at precision tasks and instant hardening, its ability to “repair anything” is subject to physical limitations, specifically failing on highly pressurized water systems or broad structural breaks. How TotalFix Works
Unlike standard super glues that rely purely on air moisture to dry, TotalFix utilizes a dual-curing formula:
UV Light Activation: The adhesive pen features a built-in blue UV light accelerator at one end. When you shine the light onto the liquid resin, it cures instantly in roughly 5 seconds.
Standard Curing: The compound is engineered to also cure on its own over time without the light, ensuring areas shielded from the UV beam still bond properly. Performance Breakdown: Can It Really Fix Anything Fast? Where It Excels
Small Precision Repairs: Users on Home Depot product reviews praise it for fixing small items like doll furniture, glasses, and delicate plastic household components.
Gap Filling and Rebuilding: Because it is a thick resin rather than a runny liquid, you can layer the adhesive to physically rebuild broken plastic loops, fill cracks, or patch chips.
Adjustability: Unlike traditional super glue which bonds instantly to your fingers or the wrong spot, TotalFix remains workable until you shine the blue light on it, giving you time to align pieces perfectly.
Post-Cure Finish: Once hardened, the resin dries completely transparent, is waterproof, and can be sanded or painted down for a seamless finish. Where It Fails
High-Pressure Leaks: Independent testing shows that it cannot reliably seal high-pressure fluid lines, such as a punctured garden hose under active water pressure. For these issues, heavy-duty wraps like FiberFix Repair Tape Wrap are required instead of the liquid glue.
Massive Structural Breaks: It cannot replace welding or structural hardware for heavy, load-bearing mechanical items.
Packaging Mess: Several consumers noted that the applicator cap can become messy over time, causing the glue to dry inside the nozzle and making it difficult to uncap for future uses. The Verdict
TotalFix is highly effective as an upgraded, heavy-duty super glue for instant DIY fixes, particularly on plastics, ceramics, and small glass items. However, the claim that it can repair anything is an exaggeration; it will not fix high-pressure plumbing leaks or major heavy-machinery failures. At roughly \(18 to \)20, it is a versatile addition to a household toolbox, but it performs similarly to other UV-cured plastics like Bondic.
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