most tolerable brand of epoxy?

[globaldesigns]

I find vertex horrible, it isn't tacky enough and really doesn't hold well. I am on my second tube and find it bad. I really like d&d , very sticky, glues well and is manageable. In future I will be buying d&d


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[Taipan]

My rather late 2 cents into this conversation: Alteco Epo Putty (A + B). It comes in a small package of tubes (A + B) and a larger cubic portion of (A + B). Very soft and easy to mould and handle. It also doesn't really stink or give off a strong "epoxy odour".

It can be found at some local hardware stores. It has been used extensively in a lot of documented reef builds on various forums with no adverse effects (aside from the typical extra foaming of skimmers).

[reefwars]

Vertex all the way

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by reefwars

Vertex all the way

I used to think that, but after using a full tube of that, and a full tube of another brand, I prefer the other brand. Not as slimey, easier to work with and a bit cleaner. I threw the package out, but blahblahblah HoldFast, I think it's called.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I threw the package out, but blahblahblah HoldFast, I think it's called.

No, that's not right. It might be AquaStik Underwater Epoxy

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

No, that's not right. It might be AquaStik Underwater Epoxy

Aquaristik?

[byee]

I liked the Vertex better than the DD epoxy - sets faster, better color and easier to portion.

The smell wasn't too bad.......smells like the standard off the shelf 2 part epoxy you buy at the local hardware store.

The only thing I did not like was how both dries onto your hands. I was mixing with gloves on but took them off simply because it was easier to mix.

Just my 2 cents.


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