🔧 3M 08190 Performance Manual Applicator for 200 ml Cartridges with Steady Application in Black/Gray Review

Applicator is TERRIBLE! Didn't work properly or consistently. I ended up removing the mixing nozzle and hand-squeezing the glue onto a piece of cardboard, hand-mixing it, and then applying it with a brush. And it was too expensive even if it worked.

My kit did not have multiple (different) pistons shown in the photo. That was the only reason I bought this one. Mine came with 2 identical copies of the same piston, neither of which was what I bought it for. Technically it works perfectly. It's otherwise identical to several generic models available here at Revain at a lower price.

Why aren't there 3 tappets like in the picture? The description only lists 2 identical tappets. False advertising for me as they are supposed to show the correct product with the correct model number in the picture. Like many others here, I was expecting 3 different sizes of pistons. I think it's my fault for not getting it in the little description block.

I have bought 3m and other applicators and this one is better for spraying epoxy 1:1. But why does this Amazone have 2 2:1 pistons (which I never need) and not a 1:1 piston? A year ago I had glue splatters on the back which is a real mess and it's better to have a larger 1:1 piston which minimizes the chances of the little 'moving disc' holding the glue moving pushes out, doesn't turn sideways and makes a mess .

3m brand and fake are the same product made in China. Mine arrived with two 2:1 pistons, not the advertised 2:1, 4:1 and 1:1. That's why I deliberately spent more money on this product than a dozen other fakes for a third of the price. Irritated. Do yourself a favor, use the extra money you save on your adhesives and buy one of the dozens that look exactly alike here on Amazon.