PRA-65139 Quickset White Epoxy, Shiny White Finish

Wow, this stuff is strong!!! I just used it to glue broken pieces on my ikea bed frame. 'Quickset' is an apt descriptor; it really does set up quick. I plan on using it again for some broken antique porcelain pieces. Easy to use, but just make sure that you start with clean surfaces, wear gloves, get yourself some wooden chopsticks or toothpicks and follow the instructions. I found a short video on YouTube that was helpful.

My search began while looking for something to repair cracks in a refrigerator plastic inside door liner. Checked for appliance white colored JB Weld first. Decided to try this stuff. You’ll want to mix up smaller quantities for larger jobs because you have about 5 minutes max working time at room temperature. In the last minute of that (or so) it becomes about like hard silly putty where you can barely mash it into place. By molding it in this last minute of working time you’ll compromise the final shine so if that’s important you really only have about 3 minutes of working time. It stinks fierce when it’s curing but the odor completely vanishes in about two hours. It’s as close to a shiny “appliance white” color and sheen as you’ll probably ever find in an epoxy. After it cures it maintains a little flexibility so I t isn’t completely brittle. It’s not going to be nearly as strong as say JB Weld but for what I was using it on its great. Rubbing alcohol helped with cleanup for hands and for little mistakes during application. Going to try it on some boat gel coat cracks next. Interesting stuff that fills an important gap in the market which no other product I’ve used works as well on.

PROS: The final result is shiny white / ceramic-like hard like rock finish. CONS: Wow...extremely messy! Once you squeeze out from each little tube, it is impossible to get the caps back on fast enough so that the gel gets on your hands and MY GOD what a total horrible thing that is! Yikes, because you only have like 45 seconds once you mix it up in order apply because after 45 seconds it becomes too hard to spread! With some trial and error I learned to first lay down 2 beads, careful don't allow any to get on my, fingers, then get fully prepared before mixing and just count from 1 - 60 once the mixing starts b/c that is the TOTAL time you got until it all hardens! And afterwards the residue smells and if the tubes touch, they stick together, and a total mess to store and the drawer stinks, so I put in sealed bag. It's such a production to use, honestly I just use a much simpler glue and this stays in the sealed bag. It is a big deal to use it. I would not recommend. But the final result is perfect! Totally solid, rock hard and pretty shiny white! BTW the residue on the outside of the tubes never dry so the next time you want to use you get this onto your fingers. Really yucky and stinky all around.

So I somehow ended up with a small hole in a bathroom washbasin that would leak when it was filled and the waterline hit the hole. Small hole on top but when I crawled under the sink I could see the hole was almost 1/2" diameter on the bottom. I thought I was going to have to replace it but decided to try to repair it first. I chose this Pratley product because it was white and sounded like it would do the job. It was very simple to use. I mixed a small amount from each of the two included tubes on a piece of cardboard and mixed it together with a toothpick. After a couple of minutes it was thick enough to apply underneath the sink with a putty knife. It applied easily and stayed in place. Sets up fairly quickly. The amount that pushed up through the hole from underneath I just smoothed out with my finger. Now I can barely tell there was a hole there at all. It looks great.

I LOVE this stuff! My application was a couple of plates that had big chips in the rim. This material was perfect for the job; it gave me a smooth, shiny finish that looks like china. It sands well. The photograph shows the repairs from underneath, before color matching. It does set very fast, so only mix up what you can use immediately. This was a benefit for me, because I had no way to otherwise support the material without slumping. Note: If you have a big gap to fill, you may need multiple applications. The instructions are well-written and comprehensive. I give this product my highest recommendation.

A replacement lid to my toilet tank is nearly $90 and hard to find. This epoxy applies well and dries firm. Easy to sand down any excess. A large repair will require you to work quickly; though recommended to work in small batches, my repair required a large application area. Dries bright white in color and leaves minimal residue that can be scraped &/or sanded away after curing.... Recommended.

Previous tubes of Pratley worked great set up well. However the last tube I received failed to set up even when allowed to cure for a week.

For a DIY home repair on a tub floor that will undergo flexing and regular moisture, this is not an effective product. It's difficulty to use and weak adhesion precludes use on most DIY projects. Bought this to seal cracks on a tub floor. I did a lot of research to find the best solution. This seemed to be the best option. It did not work effectively on the tub crack. It peeled quickly. It didn't adhere effectively to the clean, dry, and sanded surface. Also, the product is very difficult to use. It comes in two metal tubes which are difficult to use. After combining, the adhesive must be combined, which is challenging because it's so thick. Then, the adhesive must be applied, which is difficult because of it's consistency. Finally, it didn't adhere well to the surface. I do not recommend this adhesive.