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DIY Helmet Cam with a Quick PC-Epoxy Mount

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I think it’s safe to say there is a bit of daredevil in all of us. Whether your choice is a mountain bike, a skateboard, a dirt bike, or a four-wheeler, most of us have one thing in common – we think riding is fun! Although we may not be ready for the X Games, we can pretend like we’re in the game with a DYI helmet cam. It’s a pretty easy, yet super cool project that will give you some bragging rights and lots of great memories. Here’s how to get it done. Read More

Need a Wood RX? The Types and Causes of Lumber Decay – and the Cure

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Nearly every natural or organic substance on Earth is prone to eventual decay. Wood is, and has always been, a most beloved building substrate with an intrinsic beauty that reminds us of our origins. Each tree’s unique coloring, grain pattern, and relative strength all lend to the charm of wooden furniture, trim, windows, flooring, and more. However, wood is also subject to factors that can cause an ugly decay. Read More

Quick Fall Fix’s with PC-Fast-N EZ™ (Step by Step)

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So how did all your autumn decorations weather their attic vacation since last year? It never fails that SOME thing, minute or otherwise, simply crumbles or cracks from its long hot stay in a cardboard box – no matter how neatly you may (or may not) have packed it. You pull it out, look at its demise, and feel the inevitable dismay set in as you contemplate spending more money on decorative junk. Read More

Easy Does It – With a PC-Woody Epoxy Door Hinge Fix

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Common Question: “I need someone with some woodworking expertise to recommend a wood filler product that will be durable enough not to crumble or disintegrate in the door frame so that this doesn’t keep happening and I won’t be frustrated with yearly repairs. I’ve tried at least 3 kinds. Is there any kind of industrial wood epoxy type filler on the market available anywhere that I can buy?” Yup, we can help! Read on. Read More

Epoxy Application Gear Guide 2013

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Being well prepared for a DIY epoxy repair project is as important as the job itself. We often talk quite a bit about what epoxy product is best for a multitude of repairs like plumbing leaks, woodwork fixes, pool cracks, auto repair, and much more. But as Benjamin Franklin once said, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” and that guy was no dummy! So let’s chat a bit about the gear and products you may need to safely and effectively complete your chosen DIY epoxy project! Read More

Epoxy Fact: Leaky Pipes Are Not Always a Difficult DIY Fix

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A great set of pipes might be essential to the success of a singer or performer. But what about leak-free pipes in your home? We’re all about stress free homeownership. I suppose you are thinking that’s an oxymoron…and in many households, perhaps it is. While this blog post may not lower your blood pressure or increase your average life span, it WILL make the issue of a leaking pipe not so big a deal. In fact, it is likely that you won’t have to bother your plumber at all. Less stress = yes. Here’s how.

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Don’t Miss Another Lunker. Put PC Super-Epoxy in Your Fishing Box

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Oh no… not another story for your fishing buddies about how the big one got away. This summer, you’ve got to be prepared. Broken rods are a common occurrence in an angler’s world, but replacing quality rods regularly can get expensive. Our PC-Super Epoxy can handle a delicate job that requires heavy duty results. Your photo-op with your massive catch will be on Facebook before the day’s end! Read More

Woe Is Me: Broken or Cracked Plastic Again?

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Plastic has changed everyone’s life over the years, but it certainly does have its downfalls. It cracks or it breaks, and because it’s plastic, we tend to sigh and just chuck it. After all, it’s plastic – you can’t weld it, nail it, glue it, or tape it with any sort of long term success – right?

Wrong. Epoxy repair is a different matter!

We get quite a few questions from customers wondering whether “fixing their things” with PC Products includes stuff like their fridge doors and plastic bins.

Yup. We can do that. And YOU can do that.

Epoxy Products that Work : PC – Fast-n-EZ 

The seal produced by an epoxy fix to your cracked or broken plastic will turn out even STRONGER THAN THE ORIGINAL DEAL. You can’t go wrong, just follow the instructions.

PC-Fast-N EZ™ is an extremely flexible translucent paste epoxy. This formulation self-mixes for a super easy application process. PC-Fast-N EZ™ flows beautifully through a static mix nozzle that mixes the epoxy thoroughly for you – no hassle. The mixing nozzle doesn’t just mix the product; it also helps with precise applications such as the cracks appearing in those fridge shelves.

Try the syringe if you like easy fixes, you can’t go wrong! Fixing your things has never been easier.

Animal Rescues with Epoxy

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At PC Products, you might have come to realize that our favorite slogan is “Fix Your Things.” After all, our company is all about repair, restoration, and fabrication using a variety of products we’ve come up with in our PC “Lab.” But, what happens when something “alive” comes to YOU in need of FIXING? And it could be a matter of life or death?

Epoxy has come to have a place in the rescue and rehabilitation of certain animal species – especially those with hard external shells. So, if your kid brings you a turtle that’s wondered into the street and gotten smacked or has been hit by the neighbor’s lawn mower, you might just be able to fix that too!

I’m Batman.

This lucky fellow – after being struck by a car, severely damaging his shell – stumbled upon someone with the talent to “fix his things” – and with a sense of humor too!

We found this pic on uberhumor.com. It’s no joke. This lucky tortoise’s shell was fixed with a fiberglass batman patch and a healthy dose of epoxy resin before being sent off into the world with a “bad-a$$” attitude to match!

We think this rocks!!! PC – 7 Epoxy is our recommendation .

 

 

According To Experts

There are many ways to repair cracked or broken turtle shells, but most repairs are commonly done using a fiberglass patch and epoxy resin. Douglas Mader, DVM, DABVP, of Marathon Veterinary Hospital in Marathon, Fla., said that “For simple fractures you can epoxy zip ties to the shell and connect the broken pieces together very efficiently with the nylon ties. This technique obviates the need to drill holes in the shell, thus minimizing complications or potential additional bone injury or bone pain from the drill sites.”

Fleming also says that while the process is lengthy, surgical repair of chelonian shell fractures is rewarding and worthwhile. “These reptiles often have life spans greater than 50 years,” he said. “By rehabilitating an adult chelonian, you are assisting with conservation as well as helping individual animals that are often overlooked and never treated.”

Doctor’s Orders: PC Epoxy Works!