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Post by TheRock on Sept 22, 2019 13:18:21 GMT -5
In was going to Use HXTAL 2 Part Epoxy To Glue Cab Stones On a Belt Buckle. It is my understanding that both pieces need to be cleaned well. I watched a Youtube Video on how to mix and Epoxying Glass Together with HXTAL. And the guy uses Calcium Carbonate or whiting as he calls it to clean the glass. I was going to hit the back of the cab on a 60 grit lap to give it some teeth to cling to and Can I use lacquer thinner or acetone to clean the cab and belt buckle before I apply HXTAL? Any Advice Please. The Guy is cleaning the glass about 10:30 into the video.
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Post by NDK on Sept 22, 2019 13:26:57 GMT -5
I've never used hxtal but I have glued cabs in settings with other brands of 2 part epoxy. I think 60 grit, although it will definitely do the trick, is excessive. 220 would be the lowest I'd go. Acetone should work well to clean the buckle.
Don't forget PPE, as I'm sure you know it's somewhat nasty stuff.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 22, 2019 14:05:27 GMT -5
I've never used hxtal but I have glued cabs in settings with other brands of 2 part epoxy. I think 60 grit, although it will definitely do the trick, is excessive. 220 would be the lowest I'd go. Acetone should work well to clean the buckle. Don't forget PPE, as I'm sure you know it's somewhat nasty stuff. Brother, 10-dash 4 on the 220, And I guess I don't know what PPE is? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 22, 2019 14:07:41 GMT -5
I would use acetone and then alcohol. I have used it. If I remember right, I used alcohol. I would go with 220 as well.
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Post by NDK on Sept 22, 2019 14:16:21 GMT -5
TheRock PPE = personal protective equipment 👍 Gloves, safety eyewear & proper ventilation at the least with acetone.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 22, 2019 16:14:13 GMT -5
I would use acetone and then alcohol. I have used it. If I remember right, I used alcohol. I would go with 220 as well. Sounds good I have both out in garage.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Sept 22, 2019 16:16:33 GMT -5
Agree with Tela -- Acetone and then alcohol and 220. Just remember that Hxtal takes a long time to cure -- about a week.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 22, 2019 16:20:56 GMT -5
TheRock PPE = personal protective equipment 👍 Gloves, safety eyewear & proper ventilation at the least with acetone. Thanks, Yep that's what 5 years of retirement from the County will do for ya.  I can't count the times I sat in Supervisory Training in Miosha Classes. See how quickly I forget that stuff. Old Farts syndrome sets in fast and ya get dumber than a BOX OF ROCK'S no Pun Intended!  |
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Post by TheRock on Sept 22, 2019 16:23:56 GMT -5
Agree with Tela -- Acetone and then alcohol and 220. Just remember that Hxtal takes a long time to cure -- about a week. I was gonna add a light on it they say about 100 to 120 deg will cure it good enough for a belt buckle in a couple days. Her show is next Sat so should be ok by then. |
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Post by taylor on Sept 22, 2019 16:24:50 GMT -5
I have used A-1100 Silane to clean, then hxtal to bond stone to stone with great results. There are three pieces of stone in the picture, the bottom two were bonded together then cut, ground and polished. Bonded surface was cleaned --no sanding.  |
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Post by TheRock on Sept 22, 2019 19:16:37 GMT -5
I have used A-1100 Silane to clean, then hxtal to bond stone to stone with great results. There are three pieces of stone in the picture, the bottom two were bonded together then cut, ground and polished. Bonded surface was cleaned --no sanding. The Guy on the Video Recommends it too, Did you clean with anything else or just that stuff? I ordered a Liter of it from His Glass works thats where I got the HXTAL from. |
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Post by taylor on Sept 22, 2019 23:39:40 GMT -5
I have used A-1100 Silane to clean, then hxtal to bond stone to stone with great results. There are three pieces of stone in the picture, the bottom two were bonded together then cut, ground and polished. Bonded surface was cleaned --no sanding. The Guy on the Video Recommends it too, Did you clean with anything else or just that stuff? I ordered a Liter of it from His Glass works thats where I got the HXTAL from. The slabs were rinsed in water with a little bit of dish soap. |
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Post by TheRock on Sept 23, 2019 9:14:06 GMT -5
The Guy on the Video Recommends it too, Did you clean with anything else or just that stuff? I ordered a Liter of it from His Glass works thats where I got the HXTAL from. The slabs were rinsed in water with a little bit of dish soap. Thanks. |
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I can't count the times I sat in Supervisory Training in Miosha Classes. See how quickly I forget that stuff. Old Farts syndrome sets in fast and ya get dumber than a BOX OF ROCK'S no Pun Intended! 
