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UV-cure "instant" epoxy - What a great product!

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February 06, 2023, 10:57 AM
PHPaul
UV-cure "instant" epoxy - What a great product!
I bought some on a trial basis a while back. Mini kit with three types of epoxy (thin, thick and flexible) and a UV flashlight.

Kinda suspected it was smoke and mirrors, but that stuff really works! Put a little in the joint, hold things in place, zap it with the UV for a few seconds and PRESTO! Handier than a pocket on a shirt!

I see they make it in bulk for larger "pours" with a much more powerful UV light. A bit spendy to buy just to see how it works, but next time I want to do a water feature or something like that, I'll probably spring for it.




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February 06, 2023, 11:13 AM
1s1k
Do you have a link to the product you used?
February 06, 2023, 11:21 AM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by 1s1k:
Do you have a link to the product you used?


UV Epoxy on Amazon




Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
February 06, 2023, 01:02 PM
1s1k
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
quote:
Originally posted by 1s1k:
Do you have a link to the product you used?


UV Epoxy on Amazon


Sweet. Thanks!
February 06, 2023, 01:45 PM
Gustofer
I wonder if that's the same stuff the dentists use? I was curious why they zapped my tooth with a light after fixing a chip.


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February 06, 2023, 01:49 PM
Patrick-SP2022
quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
I wonder if that's the same stuff the dentists use? I was curious why they zapped my tooth with a light after fixing a chip.


I went through this with my dentist recently, and it must be similar.
Some kind of material that hardens on exposure to UV light.
Kind of slick. I immediately thought of that "As Seen on TV" stuff.




February 06, 2023, 05:59 PM
kent j
I've used it on a variety of materials and it has always held. Very convenient when you need a quick fix and super glue won't work.


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February 06, 2023, 06:22 PM
radioman
Meanwhile in the electronics industry there is an adhesive that releases when exposed to UV.

To each his own.


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