UV Activated Glue Question

[Straightliner59]

I am curious about its viscosity. Is it water think, or heavier? Thanks, folks!

[ChrisBcritter]

If you're talking about Bondic, it's heavier than water - but not quite gel consistency; it's about like clear enamel. It will self level pretty well. The commercial stuff like Alumilite UV is thicker; closer to honey.

Edited November 23, 2019 by ChrisBcritter

[StevenGuthmiller]

6 minutes ago, ChrisBcritter said:

If you're talking about Bondic, it's heavier than water - but not quite gel consistency; it's about like clear enamel. It will self level pretty well. The commercial stuff like Alumilite UV is thicker; closer to honey.

Laser Bond is thicker than honey.

If you put a drop on something, it will pretty much hold it's "drop" shape.

 

 

Steve

[Straightliner59]

14 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said:

If you're talking about Bondic, it's heavier than water - but not quite gel consistency; it's about like clear enamel. It will self level pretty well. The commercial stuff like Alumilite UV is thicker; closer to honey.

That sounds about like what I think will work, for what I want to try/ I'm looking to kind of flow it into the joints on my four banger. There are a couple that need filling, and some I'm hoping to do some tiny fillets. I think it may work better than super glue, although I'm not sure why I think that! ? Thanks, Chris!

 

14 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

Laser Bond is thicker than honey.

If you put a drop on something, it will pretty much hold it's "drop" shape.

 

 

Steve

Thanks, Steve! That's definitely heavier than I can use, for this. I am sure the thicker viscosity has plenty of uses, though, as well.

[dmthamade]

Bondic doesn't solidify fast, it stays flexible for a while( can't quantify a while unfortunately) Doesn't sand well, tends to ball up if tried. I've used it for marker lights and instrument panel lenses on aircraft builds. Will be curious to see how it turns out in your application. 

Don

[ChrisBcritter]

It solidifies better if you use a stronger UV light on it; also figure on holding the light over it for a few minutes rather than a few seconds. I use one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/HouLight-IP65-Waterproof-85V-265V-Blacklight-Supplies/dp/B01LT53312/

[Foxer]

Bondic is thick enough to stay where you put it. It will not solidify until you hit it with the UV light. I have used it to fill holes and flat depressions making head and tail lights. I use a toothpic to apply and move it around to fill a mold. It's the best quick filler for small molds.

Here is a thread from here that should give you an idea how it works. 1000 uses for Bondic

[Flat32]

There are 3D printing resins that flow very well and will form a natural fillet. Cures with the same UV light. Sandable when fully cured. Not like honey.