--- title: "black epoxy — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/black-epoxy" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:50:33.493Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($752K/yr) — black epoxy doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($752K/yr) — black epoxy doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "black epoxy — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **black epoxy** **Skip it****52/100 ** a small market ($752K/yr) — black epoxy doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$752K** **Growth (1y)** **+186.0%** **Products** **17** **Brands** **10** was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **115** **Price range** **$7.63–$124.35** **Returns** **0.7%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **29** ×0.30 Growth **75** ×0.30 Competition **36** ×0.20 Quality gap **40** ×0.10 Returns **95** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +186.0% year over year. 9K4KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2× ## **Competition** - 3M47% - Polymix18% - J-B Weld17% - GORILLA4% - LAUCO3% - Traktronix3% - Other (4 brands)9% The top 5 products take 66% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 115 sellers compete here. **Brands** **10 **▼falling was 13 a year ago **Sellers** **115** **Top 5 brand share** **88%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 OEM Recommended Two-Part Epoxy 200 mL Cartridge Bonds Metal & Composites for Auto Body Panel Repair (1 Cartridge)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/210NTzinN4L.jpg) [**3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 OEM Recommended Two-Part Epoxy 200 mL Cartridge Bonds Metal & Composites for Auto Body Panel Repair (1 Cartridge)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PEW4MI) 3M$53.954.7★2,04934%▲rising 2 ![J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler Syringe - Black - 25 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vE5IIBDjL.jpg) [**J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler Syringe - Black - 25 ml**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBOK7FE) J-B Weld$7.634.6★18,71612%▼falling 3 ![Polymix Metal Panel Bond 60 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VYkhvUfzL.jpg) [**Polymix Metal Panel Bond 60 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG968PFL) Polymix$35.244.6★1409%▲rising 4 ![3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 38315 50 mL Cartridge Two-Part Epoxy Used On Plastic and Metal Substrates](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dfK35keHL.jpg) [**3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 38315 50 mL Cartridge Two-Part Epoxy Used On Plastic and Metal Substrates**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00596RP8A) 3M$34.214.3★3835%▼falling 5 ![3M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer 08308 Two-Part Self-Mixing Automotive Epoxy 200 ml/6.75 fl oz Cartridge Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FczHJ9gXL.jpg) [**3M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer 08308 Two-Part Self-Mixing Automotive Epoxy 200 ml/6.75 fl oz Cartridge Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PEW41E) 3M$46.444.7★5215%▼falling 6 ![J-B Weld AutoWeld 25ml BLACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CnXuhZpxL.jpg) [**J-B Weld AutoWeld 25ml BLACK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX4PTZQ1) J-B Weld$11.714.6★5345%▼falling 7 ![Gorilla Epoxy Ultimate Waterproof 10 Minute Set Permanent Bond Dries Black 0.85oz Syringe (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-CCu9fO9L.jpg) [**Gorilla Epoxy Ultimate Waterproof 10 Minute Set Permanent Bond Dries Black 0.85oz Syringe (Pack of 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLPLQS24) GORILLA$9.474.6★6074%▼falling 8 ![Polymix Panel Bond 20 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tbCmIiLUL.jpg) [**Polymix Panel Bond 20 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG949YZ9) Polymix$35.344.6★563%▲rising 9 ![Polymix Metal Panel Bond 60 Adhesive 50ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YVHy4LAsL.jpg) [**Polymix Metal Panel Bond 60 Adhesive 50ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVLTB923) Polymix$16.774.5★323%—flat 10 ![Maxi-Bond Panel Bonding Adhesive MB-835 Two-Part Epoxy Adhesive Non-Sag High Strength for Metal Fiberglass Plastic & Composite Panels Includes Mixing Nozzles 200 mL (6.75 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YulRG6MCL.jpg) [**Maxi-Bond Panel Bonding Adhesive MB-835 Two-Part Epoxy Adhesive Non-Sag High Strength for Metal Fiberglass Plastic & Composite Panels Includes Mixing Nozzles 200 mL (6.75 oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095HZF6M8) LAUCO$39.304.4★673%▼falling 11 ![Traktronix 3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 with Manual Applicator Gun 08571](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wBzWyivrL.jpg) [**Traktronix 3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 with Manual Applicator Gun 08571**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVM2DZRX) Traktronix$124.354.6★83%▲rising 12 ![SPRESIN Black Epoxy Resin 32 Oz (16 Oz Part A + 16 Oz Part B) High-Gloss Pure Black Resin No Epoxy Dye Pigment or Mica Powder Needed for DIY Bubble Tabletops Art Jewelry Making](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413IkhtsLUL.jpg) [**SPRESIN Black Epoxy Resin 32 Oz (16 Oz Part A + 16 Oz Part B) High-Gloss Pure Black Resin No Epoxy Dye Pigment or Mica Powder Needed for DIY Bubble Tabletops Art Jewelry Making**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGHMNN5M) SPRESIN$29.444.4★7553%—flat 13 ![3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08116 OEM Recommended Two-Part Epoxy 200 ml/6.75 fl oz Cartridge Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WJXcd9HtL.jpg) [**3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08116 OEM Recommended Two-Part Epoxy 200 ml/6.75 fl oz Cartridge Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063WASQ) 3M$63.154.6★3173%—flat 14 ![Buck Panel Bonding Adhesive Two-Part Epoxy 400 ml/13.5 fl oz Cartridge 08115 Replacement Heavy-Duty Metal Glue for Automotive Use Bonds w/Steel Aluminum Plastic & More OEM Recommended Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413ejdLM6-L.jpg) [**Buck Panel Bonding Adhesive Two-Part Epoxy 400 ml/13.5 fl oz Cartridge 08115 Replacement Heavy-Duty Metal Glue for Automotive Use Bonds w/Steel Aluminum Plastic & More OEM Recommended Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1K98Y35) BUCK TAPE AS TOUGH AS A BUCK$64.294.4★1012%—flat 15 ![LETS RESIN EPOXY RESIN Black Resin Epoxy 44OZ Bubble Free & High-Gloss Epoxy Kit Self Leveling and Hardener for Art Crafts Jewelry Making Resin Molds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51O9qhV7FJL.jpg) [**LETS RESIN EPOXY RESIN Black Resin Epoxy 44OZ Bubble Free & High-Gloss Epoxy Kit Self Leveling and Hardener for Art Crafts Jewelry Making Resin Molds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLNK61CM) LET'S RESIN EPOXY RESIN$30.324.7★2962%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 17 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 17 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 OEM Recommended Two-Part Epoxy 200 mL Cartridge Bonds Metal & Composites for Auto Body Panel Repair (1 Cartridge)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/210NTzinN4L.jpg)**3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 08115 OEM Recommended Two-Part Epoxy 200 mL Cartridge Bonds Metal & Composites for Auto Body Panel Repair (1 Cartridge)** 3M**$53.95**4.7★2,049 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PEW4MI) [![J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler Syringe - Black - 25 ml](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vE5IIBDjL.jpg)**J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler Syringe - Black - 25 ml** J-B Weld**$7.63**4.6★18,716 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBOK7FE) [![Polymix Metal Panel Bond 60 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VYkhvUfzL.jpg)**Polymix Metal Panel Bond 60 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles** Polymix**$35.24**4.6★140 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG968PFL) [![3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 38315 50 mL Cartridge Two-Part Epoxy Used On Plastic and Metal Substrates](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dfK35keHL.jpg)**3M Panel Bonding Adhesive 38315 50 mL Cartridge Two-Part Epoxy Used On Plastic and Metal Substrates** 3M**$34.21**4.3★383 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00596RP8A) [![3M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer 08308 Two-Part Self-Mixing Automotive Epoxy 200 ml/6.75 fl oz Cartridge Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31FczHJ9gXL.jpg)**3M Heavy-Bodied Seam Sealer 08308 Two-Part Self-Mixing Automotive Epoxy 200 ml/6.75 fl oz Cartridge Black** 3M**$46.44**4.7★521 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PEW41E) [![J-B Weld AutoWeld 25ml BLACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CnXuhZpxL.jpg)**J-B Weld AutoWeld 25ml BLACK** J-B Weld**$11.71**4.6★534 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX4PTZQ1) [![Gorilla Epoxy Ultimate Waterproof 10 Minute Set Permanent Bond Dries Black 0.85oz Syringe (Pack of 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-CCu9fO9L.jpg)**Gorilla Epoxy Ultimate Waterproof 10 Minute Set Permanent Bond Dries Black 0.85oz Syringe (Pack of 1)** GORILLA**$9.47**4.6★607 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLPLQS24) [![Polymix Panel Bond 20 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tbCmIiLUL.jpg)**Polymix Panel Bond 20 Adhesive 200ml Cartridge & Two Application Mixing Nozzles** Polymix**$35.34**4.6★56 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG949YZ9) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**17% *“Reliable product that does exactly what it promises”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**17% *“The OE adhesive works well”* **Efficiency**10% *“Very effective”* **Value For Money**9% *“Affordable”* **Strength**8% *“holds great”* **Durability**5% *“durable”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Super easy to work with”* **Maintenance And Repair**4% *“this repaired it”* **Functionality-Overall**4% *“Great for temporary fixes on plastic radiator parts”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Did the job”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**12% *“sticky”* **Thickness**9% *“It starts to thicken after 6 minutes”* **Size-Overall**8% *“Not the right size”* **Value For Money**7% *“It's expensive for a small amount”* **Functionality-Overall**7% *“the two sides wouldn't dispense evenly, which left the mixture a goopy, sticky, ineffective mess”* **Ease Of Use**6% *“Did not pour like water so I had to manually push it around”* **Color**4% *“Not true black”* **Material Quality**3% *“Worst resin Ive ever used”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Garbage”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“I was unable to clamp the parts together. it was an odd configuration”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness35% - Functionality-Overall11% - Size-Overall11% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Value For Money6% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Color4% - Maintenance And Repair3% - Material Quality3% - Leak-Proof3%