– Clearly Excellent
Independent Review by Peter Brett
Its use is also indicated on a really wide range of substrates from relatively
porous plasterboard, bricks and sheet materials, to smooth materials like metals, fiberglass, tiles and glass. To me, it seems as though the Clear Fix adhesive is about as strong and versatile as it is possible to make an adhesive without being very difficult to use and apply in most situations. I was able to do what I thought would be a good test of Clear Fix’s capabilities
with a simple test. The editor’s outdoor metal postbox has lost a few panels due to age and insensitive handling from the postie. The metal surfaces to be rejoined are relatively smooth and shiny, and the resulting repair will be hung on the wall outside the front door in all sorts of weather and temperatures. Also, the metal has been bent in some places, leaving some small gaps to be filled in order for the postbox to retain its watertightness.
Applying the adhesive onto the metal was pretty straightforward with the
sealant gun, but I did get a bit messy as I tried to push the panels into place. I clamped the panel into position with spring clamps once the box was reassembled. After an hour or so at room temperature the glue had cured and the result was a rigid postbox again, slightly battered, but as good as new in terms of its ability to do its job. Cleaning up was easy - I simply used an industrial wipe to clean my hands and
the box after I had finished the job. I will be able to check on how the joints are doing on my regular visits to the
ToolBusiness and Hire office. For retailers, Clear Fix adhesive is available in a standard box of 12 cartridges and has a good shelf life of twelve months in standard conditions.
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