Pratley Steel Epoxy Putty

Sounds like many people here didn’t read the instructions. It’s not a difficult process by any means, but you have to follow the directions explicitly or it won’t work. Here’s the short version: the package comes with two putty sticks. You have to cut equal amounts of both, then knead to MIX them together. If anyone just opened and used one stick, you never even got to try the full product. After that it’s easy - keep kneading in your hands for about 8 minutes (the directions tell you what consistency to look for and you’ll see the two different putty colors become one) and apply. It doesn’t “turn into steel” but becomes hardened enough over the course of two days to be as strong as metal. We used it to repair our (already broken and repaired 2x) mailbox. The first two times the box broke we used JB Weld, and it never held long term or against the direct sun. This stuff is crazy good, easy to work with, and looks great because you can actually mold it with your hands, work it with tools to shape, and paint it once set.

If you have a clue about catalyst reactions, you'll know to mix (knead) it well. Instead of buying a new mailbox or bracket to go atop the steel pole set in about 200 lbs. of concrete, I took a chance on this stuff. The "Dad-built" bracket had finally just ripped apart from too many juvenile-delinquent home-run swings with bats and pipes. The thing had stood up to 40 years of major abuse from not-even-minor-leaguers. Anyhow, I only used half a stick of product on the heavy steel mailbox. Held it in place for about 5 minutes, as it was just balancing on bracket. Fully expected box to fall off next time too much mail/packages were forced-in. To my great satisfaction, the box is still there 6 months later. (And I still have half a stick(s) of product.)

I used this for rebuilding a bakelite handle for our stovetop griddle. It seems to be holding up to the heat and use very well so far.

Used it to connect 2 aluminum tubes and reinforce them. Did a test using JB weld's similar product, (a roll of epoxy putty with both portions included). The Pratley seemed drier and stiffer when working the 2 ingredients together and did not adhere to the surfaces quite as well. Both set up about the same time. Both seemed similar in shear strength.

I use this all the time and ordered this because I was running out of it. Works great. It is gasoline resistant, too. I've repaired carburators with it.

This product is supposed to bond to metal and absolutely does not. It did not harden and the closest thing to bonding was sticking to my finger when I checked it. Don't waste your money

I used this material to build a section of a broken off piece of cast iron on an antique air (BB) rifle receiver. Once fully cured it is very hard and easily filed and shaped. I painted the hardened putty once filed and shaped and it looks great and blends in perfectly. I am very pleased.

It goes a long way, so mix a little at a time. It sets hard within 8 hours and fully cured after 48 hours. Worked great for restoring steel that was rusted (after grinding clean). Mix well.