EPOXIES

Squeeze out equal length beads of the desired amount of epoxy, then mix together thoroughly with our 201013 steel spatula. In cold weather, epoxy takes longer to cure (too cold and usually they never fully cure) and becomes more difficult to get out of the bottle, especially if it’s less than 1/2 full.

The epoxies can be heated in a microwave oven for about 10 seconds so that they flow easier. The heating process, with the caps off, also releases any moisture that can be absorbed by epoxies. Their shelf life, therefore, is virtually unlimited.

Acetone works as the best solvent for cleaning epoxy from brushes and unwanted surfaces before it cures. While contact should be avoided, uncured epoxy can be

washed from your skin with soap and water. Allergic reactions are rare. Cured epoxy and CA can be peeled off the skin and usually are gone after a full day of normal activity. UN-CURE Cyanoacrylate Debonder will debond any body parts that get

stuck together if a peeling action (never pull!) doesn’t work.

CYANOACRYLATES (CA’s)

These have become the adhesive of choice for many band instrument and general shop applications. High quality CA’s such as INSTA-CURE Thin, when used properly, form bonds that in many cases are stronger than the material that is being adhered.