Choosing the Right Epoxy: Permatex Tech Tip Series

Curtis Haines, Permatex Associate Innovations Manager, walks through the different types of epoxies for automotive applications and how to find the right type of epoxy or adhesive for your repair.
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[@arcvidelos8008]

A few Permatex products I've tried- the clear 100% silicone, steel weld ( on aluminum) and black silicone adhesives- all of them have worked very well- better than competitor products with the same applications.

[@1waukesha]

Good info! Always wondered about the 1 min Vs 30 and so on. Thanks

[@innocentbystander3798]

Good info, well presented.

[@jvcdasucian8801]

What do you recommend for repairing a small crack for an alloy bicycle rim. Cold weld or steel weld

[@whatwouldyoudoslides8038]

GREAT VIDEO

[@greywolf0167]

I would like to know if this product can be purchased by the gallon or liters, I am a artist and would like to attain this great product for art applications, i just did a trial with the small packs and the results were fantastic

[@buddy77587]

Good information

[@manishalive]

It is really good video. I have one query, is the plastic welder flexible after bonding. Because I have a broken a plastic monogram that has broken in 2 pieces, the bond area will endure bending stress due to clamping. The monogram is clear plastic (probably polycarbonate or acrylic) from 1958. I have also have 2 part clear epoxy resin parts that I also want to bond together. I need the bond to be flexible yet have stregth.

[@7s29]

It is.

[@fabiomg]

We need a plastic welder that dries clear and transparent. Cream and black is not always good.

[@denysboklazhuk4679]

Hello :) Permatex Steel Weld Epoxy Stick have chemical resistance to hydrocarbons, ketones, alcohols, aqueous saline solutions, diluted acids and alkalis?

[@stinkycheese804]

Pretty silly question considering it's designed for steel/etc which isn't resistance to acids.

[@Golgafrinchamdent]

Can I use your black plastic welder to bond ABS sheet to aluminum?

[@7s29]

Yes

[@angelacastillo380]

what kind of epoxy filler can I use for my mosic tiles

[@stinkycheese804]

First, it's mosaic not mosic. Second, what you use for tiles is grout. If you want epoxy grout, that is a specific type of product, not just grabbing some general purpose epoxy. It is available at any better tile seller.

[@Dragonkingzx]

Did Permatex Steel Weld And Cold Weld Has The Different Characteristic?

[@GarageWeekends]

Yes! Some of the differences is that steel weld cures faster, steel weld has higher strength, but cold weld is resistant to chemicals (automotive fluids). Cold weld can be painted, but steel weld (probably) can't be painted.

[@Dragonkingzx]

@@GarageWeekends Owh... Thats The Different... I Thought Both Are Same Before... Noted With Thanks Boss...🙏

[@Tentegen]

wish I knew what type of plastic headphones were made out of..... -_-

[@Dreadwill]

Do NOT use their "Liquid Metal Filler". It does not form a hard surface like it claims. I used it as a pre-painting filler on my car and it is still spongy and elastic. Used as per their instructions..

[@stinkycheese804]

You must be kidding. Epoxy is not meant to take the place of body filler, though there are some epoxy body fillers but the difference is the amount of solids in it to make it harder and more evenly finished. Use the right type of product for the job, anywhere that autobody work is done, they have a supply of body filler.

[@chanous1]

Not long time ago, i was purchased a tube of liquid metal epoxy no= 25909 . I completly lost my time and money with that stuff that only good for garbage . Anyway , a huge lot of epoxy's is only joke or fake epoxy . Next time i prefer welding with welding machine .