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I haven't needed any of the adhesives...yet. I will but my choice will have more to do with availability in Hawaii than "the best" or "best value".
Lord Co. Fusor is well regarded; 3M also makes them. I know Norton also makes panel adhesives and there are others. Stick with a brand name is all I can recommend, they are available in different setting times and make sure you get something designed for metal to metal.
One other thing to consider is the applicator gun. Some can be used in a regular caulking gun and others claim to need their proprietary applicator. Get extra mixing tips and use gloves. And they are offered in different set times so make sure you get something nice and slow.
I plan on using adhesives anyplace that isn't a backbone structure on the unibody; just more comfortable with the idea. I worked in a shop years ago that built a carbon fiber ultralight aircraft and the whole thing was glued together. Its relatively new in automotive application but gaining acceptance.
One thing to be aware of if used on a body panel is there have been claims of the repair showing through the finish in hot weather. They may have fixed this issue or there are techniques to reduce or eliminate the effect, but may not be necessary in your project.
Good luck.
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