Blue Magic Quiksteel epoxy putty??

[Bcom]

Ive always kept some epoxy putty around the house for general purpose like fixing holes or patching cracks in metals and or plastics. I just ran out of my Loctite putty and no one sells the Loctite general purpose putty locally so i went up to Napa and picked up some Quiksteel epoxy putty. Its suppose to be able to fix holes and cracks in all kinds of things. Anyone ever use the Blue Magic Quiksteel putty? It used to be known as CarGo Quiksteel putty.What were your results?

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[gdocktor3]

Yea I have. Many times. Works well. Been using this stuff lately with great results also.

 

[chris_1001]

I put a hole in my clutch cover on my dirt bike while out riding. Send my riding partner (girl friend) back to my house to get my tube of that and a quart of oil. Kneaded it up, plugged the wiped off but still a bit oily clutch cover. Waited 10 min, poured oil in and off I went. Solid seal. Rode a short bit 2-3 times until my replacement cover came in.

Stuff worked awesome!!!!

Edit: I think the hole was around 1/2"

 

[brooksdr]

Yes it works well. Just don't get in a hurry. Let it cure. Its hard in about 15 min but give it a hour or better.

 

[6PTsocket]

A lot of companies make a similar product and the main difference seems to be the color. JB weld makes one and has strength specs on it. It should be adequate for many things and it is fast and won't run but it is not nearly as strong as regular JB Weld and other re enforced liquid epoxy putties. I used some to patch a cracked ABS drain pipe that had cracked in an awkward location, next to a fitting and it is still holding. Tinted tan, they sell it for wood putty. I guess somebody must make a poor version but I have used this stuff back to the 70s and it was all pretty much the same. I agree it is best to stick with reliable brands. JB's version should be in your big box store.

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[Bcom]

Yea I have. Many times. Works well. Been using this stuff lately with great results also.

I almost bought that brand. I believe its rectorseal ep200.

Yes JB weld steelstik was at Napa too but i went with the quiksteel instead.

 

[neophyte]

$@&? JB Weld.

I've tested cured disks of mixed JB Weld that I mixed but didn't use. It's supposedly "tougher than steel", but in my experience the JB Weld will snap in to pieces easier than old cheap brittle cast iron. Maybe you need to use the JB on something that gets continually heated like an engine to properly cure it.

While not as convenient for all tasks, the Loctite Metal/Concrete two part epoxy sold at places like Home Depot, has held up far better over time than the JB I've used. it becomes harder over time, but not brittle like the JB two part epoxy. I've also used it to patch horizontal waste pipes in a pinch. I'm not sure how well it would hold up to continuous high heat.

 

[neophyte]

Since I've seen a range of opinion about JB Weld on forums, I went looking to see if there might be a reason. I ran into this test on Youtube.

 

[Bcom]

Since I've seen a range of opinion about JB Weld on forums, I went looking to see if there might be a reason. I ran into this test on Youtube.

ive seen that video before but im asking just about the putty style that comes in a plastic cylinder tube. Its a two part where one part sits inside the other part and you knead it together to mix it up and it dries to a solid rock

 

[neophyte]

ive seen that video before but im asking just about the putty style that comes in a plastic cylinder tube. Its a two part where one part sits inside the other part and you knead it together to mix it up and it dries to a solid rock

I haven't used the brand you mentioned, but I have used a different brand of the two part epoxy stick putty. I tried using it at one point to patch a broken pipe I didn't have great access to on the recommendation of a plumber I knew. It didn't really seal the pipe well, but it was good at filling it the somewhat open crack in the pipe, so I could use a thinner more spreadable epoxy over it to fill in any leaks that remained. The plumber I mentioned really liked it, so it may work better for repairs you have more access to, so you can see the repair better. It could also be removed later from more solid surfaces like cast iron pipe, using a hammer and cold chisel. The putty seamed to be less brittle than JB Weld. A similar putty is sold for filling in wood, so it's probably usefull to keep around for jobs like that, since regular wood putty can shrink on larger voids, and tends to be brittle. It's also fairly clean to work with, although you should keep some denatured alcohol or everclear atound to clean your hands if you don't use gloves while mixing it, since it will still leave residue on your hands. I don't know how well it would work for paching a plastic bucket, or some other types of plastic. I believe it does work well in ABS and PVC, although better on ABS. It is usefull to keep a stick or two around for emergency repairs.

 

[Roberts210]

Using epoxy successfully really depends on how well the parts are cleaned and lightly abraded IMO.

 

[Bcom]

Using epoxy successfully really depends on how well the parts are cleaned and lightly abraded IMO.

I agree with that however correct me if im wrong but i think the putty style is to be used more as a filler and not an adhesive perhaps? I think a person would be better off with the actual liquid form 2 part epoxy for bonding items together. The putty claims to be able to work as an adhesive as well but i really dont see a putty working as good as an actual liquid epoxy for bonding, IMO

 

[FigureItOut]

I've had much better results from other brands than I have with Quicksteel. If you ever drill or sand it you'll realize how powdery and flaky it is, even when properly cured. It's not terrible, but there's better brands. The JB Weld brand should be good. I got a couple of sticks of some fantastic stuff at a plumbing supply house, but I can't remember the brand. It was Grainger type pricing but I'll have to go by there again and see what it is they're carrying.

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[6PTsocket]

JB Weld sells a couple of those putty sticks. They have a tan one for wood repair and a white one for plastic. They give strength data on their products and they are much weaker than the liquid putty but they have their place for low stress jobs. I patched an ABS plastic drain pipe leak in a really awkward spot and it worked fine. They are very tolerant of water and can be used in wet but not submerged locations. It can be molded for places that would need a mold and a ton of sanding if you were using liquid epoxy. There are good and bad brands of everything.

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[anndel]

I've used JB Weld before and it works great. 8 years and still going strong! Blue Magic is similar so I'm sure it'll be fine.

 

[Cope]

A fried had a major oil leak and I discovered that a bolt had come loose on one of his motor mounts and became lodged between the oil pan and a crossover. The bolt had slowly punched a 3/8" hole in the pan. I didn't want to pull the pan and weld or replace it, so I got a tube of JB Weld for high temp. rolled a small piece and used a putty knife to fill and smooth it out. Waited an hour, refilled the crankcase and it's been good ever since.

 

[6PTsocket]

A fried had a major oil leak and I discovered that a bolt had come loose on one of his motor mounts and became lodged between the oil pan and a crossover. The bolt had slowly punched a 3/8" hole in the pan. I didn't want to pull the pan and weld or replace it, so I got a tube of JB Weld for high temp. rolled a small piece and used a putty knife to fill and smooth it out. Waited an hour, refilled the crankcase and it's been good ever since.

No pressure there so it worked. I had the fitting for the transmission cooling line come out of the radiator. It was freezing in the garage. I put it back with regular JB Weld. Put an electric portable heater under there. Blocked off the area with cargo blankets. The next morning the under side of the car was comfortably warm to the touch even with the low garage temp. I put the hose back on and it held until I sold the car. Never leaked a drop. I am a big fan of JB Weld.

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