Loctite Epoxy Instant Mix 5 Minute, 0.47 fl. oz. Syringe (Pack of 2)

I can't speak to other applications but this was exactly what I was looking for. I needed a strong epoxy which would flow well into crevices but was thick enough not to run all over, this is about the consistency of cold maple syrup upon dispensing but hardens within a few minutes to tacky and then starts to solidify. I had a barrel shaped wiring harness with a number of wires close together, which would move and touch each other at extremes. I applied the epoxy to the wire ends, which were soldered in place, and then wrapped tape around the area to make a tube and then filled the area to make a solid epoxy plug. I did it once and let dry for a few hours and then did the process again. The result was exactly as desired, all the wires are encased in epoxy and the strain relief slides over the epoxy plug. The epoxy resin cures up very hard in 24 hours but it does not seem to be brittle. It fills gaps well and is not difficult to work with. If I was using this for any other application, I would ensure the work I wanted to connect was sanded and de-greased, to provide the epoxy something to grip onto. Perhaps this is the problem some folks are having who have rated this product low. I found it perfect for my needs.

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This stuff works. Extremely well!!! It dries fast and will dry clear. The directions were super easy and I was very happy that my broken cow statue is standing again. Make sure you follow the instructions and you won’t have any problems at all! The adhesion is powerful! It holds very well and I am happy how affordable this product is I did buy the two pack and used them both. It was the perfect amount! I do admit that the pusher can be kind of hard to pull the epoxy but it’s manageable! There could very well be an easy fix to that. Make sure you get the air bubbles out before starting. Follow the directions.

This is a product that works well and has a lot going for it but needs better instructions. The tip of the syringe has a plastic cover that you are supposed to snap off. It was so difficult that I checked on-line to see if I was doing it right. You really do have to bend it back and forth 90 degrees each way repeatedly to snap the protective cover off the syringe. Attaching the tip was easier, but it was still taking a lot more elbow grease than I was expecting. It does go on and snap into place eventually. Dispensing was also much harder to start than anticipated. U had to place the top of the plungers on the counted and push down with both hads to get them started.Once I reached the point where the plungers were moving freely and the syringe was filled with the mixture, things generally went well. BE SURE TO HAVE PAPER OR OTHER DISPOSABLE TOWELS HANDY! Rubbing alcohol or something similar is also highly recommended for cleanup. I adhered cork to ceramic and rattan to rattan. The cork was very thin, and the epoxy leaked through the cork. A couple of quick wipes with a paper towel cleaned everything up. Results appear to be very good. The rattan repair was more cosmetic, but I was able to attach a handle hack onto the body. I would not use it to carry things, but it looks okay unless you get right up to it.Overall, the epoxy was difficult to start dispensing due to the packaging, bit once I had it going, it worked very well.

This stuff is incredible, I've been using it for years. The self-mixing applicator is genius. No more mixing yourself, just attach the tip and squirt and it's mixed as it comes out. The epoxy itself sets quickly (5 min) but flows like a gel/liquid for the first few minutes, so you have to plan ahead. It's workable for a couple more minutes until it hardens after 5 minutes or so. Will still be pliable/tacky for another 5 to 10 minutes. Yellows as it cures (does not cure clear). Still the best stuff I've ever used, you can get it places you can't get other mix-it-yourself epoxies. Super strong once cured. With the extra applicator you can legit cap the tube and get another use out of it if you don't use it all. There isn't much in the tubes but I find most of the time I don't need more than half anyhow.

(*Updated on 26 Feb '23*)I've used this on about a dozen (maybe 2 dozen-ish) different projects since I purchased it about 18 months ago and used it on different craft mediums. I've come to the conclusion that the only con is what I wrote when I purchased it: It takes longer than 5 minutes to set (ie set enough to not have to hold pressure yourself).A few pointers:1- Purchase this product. (No, really. Purchase it. It's THAT good.)2- The colder the product, the more difficult it is to work with. As such, trying to push it out with the "syringe"/plunger proves to be frustrating.3- Immediately after you apply the epoxy, before you even adhere the objects together, pull backwards on the epoxy plunger. This will, so long as you pull the plunger back far enough, prevent the epoxy from spilling out of the tip and gunking up the lid.3- (No time recommendation here) Use a warm, wet ("wrung-out" wet not dripping wet) cloth to clean up any tip seepage before you close the epoxy "syringe".5- Give a shout out to Dr. Sylvan O Greenlee for inventing liquid epoxy.6- Use the epoxy.7- Run out of said epoxy.8- Repeat Steps 1 - 7 as needed.(Original review directly below and prior to the 26 Feb '23 update this had a 3/5 🌟 ranking. Update includes changing that to a 5 out of 5🌟s.)Pro: A little goes a long wayCon: It takes longer than the 5-minute set time it professes.TIP: If possible, clamp your pieces together to ensure successful adherence.