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What to use - 5/18/2007 8:11:02 PM    blackbird   Posts: 29 Joined: 1/7/2006 Status: offline I want to try to repair chips in bottles. Where do I start? If I buy some kind of clear resin what do I tint it with? Post #: 1

RE: What to use - 5/19/2007 10:20:15 AM    lobeycat Posts: 3592 Joined: 9/8/2003 From: RED SOX Nation Status: online here's a great place to start. http://pages.restorersupplies.com/5943/PictPage/1920568898.html Lobey. (in reply to blackbird) Post #: 2

RE: What to use - 5/19/2007 9:43:35 PM    Bottle tumbler   Posts: 370 Joined: 4/5/2004 From: Noxen pa Status: offline hxtal takes 7 days to dry. here is some good stuff that takes 2 to 3 days to dry http://www.hisglassworks.com/cart/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=95 you will also need this to make a dam around your area till it dries and then sand it the re-applie a coat of the same stuff, you should have several to do so you don't waste your money. http://www.vandykes.com/print/02210638/ rick (in reply to lobeycat) Post #: 3

RE: What to use - 5/19/2007 11:34:32 PM    lobeycat Posts: 3592 Joined: 9/8/2003 From: RED SOX Nation Status: online The plain truth is HXTAL is just a superior product.  xtr just doesn't get as hard as HX, In restoration circles it's pretty much horse ****. I'd us Elmer's glue first. HXTAL's dry time can be cut significantly by simply warming it before mixing. Lobey. (in reply to Bottle tumbler) Post #: 4

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