lewisc Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Anyone have experience with West Systems and glow in the dark powder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 My only question would: What are you gluing up? I have used their filler and/or sawdust as thickeners for large gaps, but I don't know how that affects the strength of the bond. So my answer would if the joint is not critical use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I would avoid additives like that in a joint, but as an inlay filler, it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 The blacklight yellow glue works great. Makes clean up a sure thing, no more glue missed in a corner or along a seam to mess up staining and finishing. Now I need a new blacklight LED flashlight. Batteries leaked and ruined mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks. I'm think of using it as a filler so not for joins. Stuff like this: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRs6X4RRxbg-4nM-aLU0aw_zMRx9-W9hHNn_OYtrEEnrVQdXW3TVORa1d54Ew It might not be glow in the dark powder but some sort of fluorescent powder after a bit more research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, lewisc said: Thanks. I'm think of using it as a filler so not for joins. Stuff like this: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRs6X4RRxbg-4nM-aLU0aw_zMRx9-W9hHNn_OYtrEEnrVQdXW3TVORa1d54Ew That's a really wild effect! I can't say that I have experience with what you're trying to do, but I have used West Systems. I don't see why it wouldn't work, but... I think the slow setting epoxy is more yellow-ish than the quicker setting variety. Check out their website to see which resin/hardener combo gives the clearest results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Somebody here shot comparison photos around a year ago, but Trips word is gold. @davewyo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigduke6 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I used it to fill beetle tracks. I was happy with the results. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 27 minutes ago, Bigduke6 said: I used it to fill beetle tracks. I was happy with the results. Cool. What type of powder did you use? Do you remember how much you mixed in with the epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigduke6 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I used a blue luminescent powder,(amazon). The amount needed depends on coverage. If your depth of pour gets to deep the powder will settle to the bottom and lessen the affect. I suggest multiple very shallow layers. https://www.amazon.com/Neutral-Blue-Glow-Pigment-Powder/dp/B01K0DR162/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1485283775&sr=8-8&keywords=luminescent+powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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