On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 14:35:17 +0000, Tim Hobbs
wrote:

I think the OP would be rather horrified to see the extent to which
adhesives are used in the aerospace and automotive industries.


True. My recent windscreen replacement was a glue job. And I was
warned not to drive too far or fast without the glass fitted - it's a
necessary and integral part of the body.