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Review on πŸ”— Enhanced Bonding with WEST SYSTEM 865 4 Adhesive Part: Unleash the Power of Effective Adhesion by Dana Mahendra

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Premium true 5 minute cure epoxy that outperforms most other products costs extra $$

Before purchasing this product which I initially found expensive, I tried JB Weld Clear Epoxy - same size container, recommended 5 minute cure time - and Gorilla Glue Epoxy to attach the ABS passenger side mirror housing. Some cheap moves are idiotic. I like a lot of JB Weld's products, but the clear epoxy didn't fully cure even after 24 hours. So I tried again with one of those Gorilla Glue epoxy ejector tubes. It set a little in 15 minutes instead of the promised 5 minutes, but I still had to glue the parts in place overnight to ensure they didn't move during the curing process. I shouldn't have messed around. I knew the West Marine brand was good but I ended up buying it anyway and it performed great as expected. Exactly 5 minutes to set up. That's right, don't be stupid. This stuff just works to create a good, strong bond very easily. If you need it fast, just spend your money and order it with Prime shipping. It's certainly better than cleaning up the sticky mess left by inferior products and starting over. And since the 50/50 resin/hardener ratio doesn't need to be adjusted, you can use the full 8 ounces to the last drop (assuming you are EXTREMELY careful not to mix caps or anything). cross contamination).

Pros
  • 2-PART FAST CURING EPOXY Allows 3-5 minutes to set. It adheres to a range of surfaces including wood, ceramic, metal, leather, plaster, stone, fiberglass, glass, cork, some plastics and paper. G/5 is a great choice for quick home repairs, professional crafts and more.
Cons
  • High Price