jcori3 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I ran out of Devcon 2t and needed some more. I have searched all around where i live and can not find a local store that carries it. So i have just been ordering it on ebay. Well i ordered a couple packages of it and 2 days later i realize i ordered the Devcon HOME 2t epoxy. Will this still work? Or do i just need to use it on other stuff and get the right stuff? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j27 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I think it's not the same thing. I read a post of someone else that was having problems with it. If you have one where you live try an Ace Hardware , that's where I buy mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 If your already ordering epoxy online then you might want to take a look at Bob Smith's line of epoxies. I've been using the 30 minute slow cure for quite a while now and I like it better. It seems to me it has a little longer working time and the bubbles left from mixing seem to dissipate easier. Here's the link where I order mine from. Haven't checked to see if Ebay has it or not. If they do it might be cheaper. They might have a "dealer locator" on their website as well. Might be worth the effort to check into it. You could get lucky and have one close to you. http://stores.aeromicro.net/Categories.bok Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I bet if it says 30 minute bond and/or mentions 'crystal clear' it's the same stuff as the traditional D2T. There's really no magic concerning epoxies other than their hardeners and how they are formulated for different cure rates. Slow cure 30 minute epoxy glues all have similar characteristics in my experience so I wouldn't hesitate to use one just because the manufacturer made a minor change in the product's name. JMHO. Go ahead and try it. Various Tu'ers use different brands - Devcon, Bob Smith, New Lustre, Flexcoat, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsgorilla Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Shopko carries D2T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcori3 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Looks like the d2t has been repackaged. They both have the same part number. So i got some at my ace harware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetheplumber Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I'm pretty sure it's the same as the old and they just changed the package. I have used the "home" d2t on some of my lures that I couldn't wait to use instead of my normal etex clear. Haven't had and problems with it other than the usual issues with d2t............Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 If your already ordering epoxy online then you might want to take a look at Bob Smith's line of epoxies. I've been using the 30 minute slow cure for quite a while now and I like it better. It seems to me it has a little longer working time and the bubbles left from mixing seem to dissipate easier. Here's the link where I order mine from. Haven't checked to see if Ebay has it or not. If they do it might be cheaper. They might have a "dealer locator" on their website as well. Might be worth the effort to check into it. You could get lucky and have one close to you. http://stores.aeromicro.net/Categories.bok Ben Ben Is this the exact stuff you are using? http://stores.aeromicro.net/-strse-2680/Bob-Smith-Epoxy-SLOW-dsh-CURE/Detail.bok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 That's it. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedyarb Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 That's what I use, I buy it at hobbytownusa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 That's it. Ben I hear folks mention it from time to time here... How does it compare with Solarez, which I also have not used? I guess a more fair question would be: how does it compare to D2T but I'm sure the search function will turn up a very lively debate on that subject!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I hear folks mention it from time to time here... How does it compare with Solarez, which I also have not used? I guess a more fair question would be: how does it compare to D2T but I'm sure the search function will turn up a very lively debate on that subject!! As far as how it looks on a bait you can't tell it from D2T. IMO the Bob Smith seems to have a little longer working time and it also seems as the bubbles from mixing dissipate better. These are just my opinions as I have no test results to back it up. All I can say is I've used both epoxies and like the Bob Smith better. Solarez is a completely different animal and I'm not sure it would be fair to compare the two. Each have their own characteristics and appeal to different users in different ways. As far as ease of use Solarez would win hands down. Solarez doesn't have the glossy finish that epoxy has, but some anglers prefer a more muted top coat. If cure time is important to you then Solarez wins that one as well. Just dip the bait and let the excess drip off before placing it in the sun, or under the proper UV lighting, and it's cured in a matter of minutes. It's more of a personal preference issue and I think both products have their place in lure building. There has been extensive discussion on Solarez as I'm sure your aware of and it's one of those things you'll have to figure out if it fits into your way of building baits. Hope this helps, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks, Ben! I guess I'm like many here... No matter how good something works, i can't resist the temptation to try some thing else just to see if I like it better.... That's how I wound up trying (and loving) ACC... It's funny.... I run a fairly large warehouse and one of the trucking companies that show up to either deliver or ship stuff off for us has a trailer the has the floor coated in (what I believe is) an epoxy resin that is absolutely rock hard... The driver is trying to find out for me what the product name is but he told me a forklift dragged an engine block (the wooden cradle holding it had broken and the block was laying on the floor) off of it recently and left nary a scratch in the finish.... As soon as I find out what this stuff is (and if I can even get my meathooks on any of it) it will be duly tested and results shared here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm the same way about trying different things. Guess I've never learned to leave well enough alone, but that's how things keep evolving. If nobody ever tried anything new we'd soon be stuck in a rut with no future to look forward to. Be sure to let us know what you come up with on that floor covering. Sounds like some pretty tough stuff. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I'm the same way about trying different things. Guess I've never learned to leave well enough alone, but that's how things keep evolving. If nobody ever tried anything new we'd soon be stuck in a rut with no future to look forward to. Be sure to let us know what you come up with on that floor covering. Sounds like some pretty tough stuff. Ben Lo and behold.... That very truck washed up on my dock just a few minutes ago.... The product is called Key Polymers Floor Restore... Here's a link: http://www.keypolymer.com/transportation-products/original/ The problem is that it is cost prohibitive.... Since it's aimed at the trucking industry the smallest quantity you can buy (for a 48' trailer) is about 400 clams.... The good side is that it would last a lifetime, unless you build in massive quantity.... It is a two part epoxy, no VOC's, 8 hour cure time and dries clear and waterproof. I may try to call the company directly to see if they sell a sample size to test.... I'll let y'all know the results shortly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluetickhound Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Ok.... Scratch this product.... A call to the company revealed that the coating will yellow over time... Not UV stabilized.... Too bad, because this stuff is absolutely tough as a $2 steak.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Too bad. It sounded promising. Thanks for checking on it and reporting back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
