When you are repairing an item, it does sometimes happen that there is a large gap that needs filling. ...readmore

When doing vertical repairs, it can be sometimes be difficult to apply adhesive and prevent running. A nice way to get around this is by applying a small square of gauze over the repair area that has been pre-soaked with adhesive. ...readmore

Pratley Adhesive Products will bond to most materials. However, some types of plastics are not good candidates for bonding no matter what type of adhesive is used.

Remove any excess oil and contaminants from the windscreen bonding area by wipping it with industrial grade acetone or ideally Pratley Safety Cleaner prior to bonding. Make sure that any previous adhesive is removed

You will start by identifying the ends of the crack. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill the ends of the crack to prevent the crack from running any further. ...readmore

You will need the following tools:

• 1 x pack of Pratley Putty Standard Setting (You may need another pack depending on the size of the crack or chip. Do not use Pratley Putty Quickset® for underwater use)
• 1 x pair of Mask and Snorkel (so you can see what you are doing underwater)
• 1 x clear plastic packet. Zip-lock bag is ideal

The best environment to store most adhesives is at room temperature, (23°C) at the lowest humidity possible and in a dark place. All Acrylics and Cyanoacrylates (E.g Superglue, Pratley Powda Bond, Pratley Ezeebond ...readmore

Before you begin, please read our tip entitled “A simple test to find out if your material/substrate is a good candidate for adhesive bonding.” 

Firstly you will roughen up the surfaces of the substrate you intent bonding/sticking with a course grade sand paper.