Window Sill Repair With Abatron Epoxy

Steve will goes through the entire process to repair a termite damaged window sill with his Abatron Epoxy Kit. He gives all kinds of little tips and tricks to help it go smooth.

Plus we get two great Steve Stories!

[terryharris]

Waxed paper makes smoothing and shaping of epoxy putties and Bondo easy. Jut apply the paper and use your fingers or putty knife to tool the surface or any other shaped tool (dowel, reverse molding profile, etc.) to shape the putty/Bondo. The wax paper won’t stick to the material and acts as a lubricant (it’s waxed) to the tool). It’s easiest to remove the waxed paper as soon as the epoxy/Bondo as setup firm. This method leaves the surface of the repair smooth. It also makes making corners very easy as it adds support to the corner on both sides of the repair.

[courto]

great info & great stories - thanks!!! Super helpful

[KensGarage]

Great video. I received my kit yesterday and making similar repairs to a window on the pool house today. Thanks!!!

[timkaiser]

Nice! I've used these products and enjoyed them, but never seen the "buttering" trick before to make it more smoothable after application. Good tip!

[dustbat]

You could tell it was going to be done properly as to the prep job. Nothing half ass here. Quite a jump over some products I have used, like not having to wait on liquid to dry before adding putty. Great video. My culture shock to my son was him being born in 73 and growing up to Hank jr etc. (I am also a fan of his and the type) I gave him a CD of the Platters. Shock and Awe!!!🦇

[foggymtnbreakdown]

The buttering technique works because the solvent in the 2 liquid wood components, which is acetone, is dissolving or thinning the upper layer of the wood epox filler. You could just use acetone to do the same thing and it costs less than the liquid wood, but on the other hand, you did have liquid wood left over. You might even have acetone around to clean that chip brush.

[ehRalph]

I filled some holes in a cast iron decoration this afternoon with JB weld. After about 15-20 minutes set time, you can use water to smooth the patch. Just spray mist or paintbrush water over the patch and wipe it smooth.

[wildlifegardenssydney]

I love Devo. When I showed my kids they loved it. Especially Booji Boy in his playpen making toast…….I showed them “Rock Lobster” B52s too…..which they loved when they were little. Rockit Herbie Hancock….Prince Purple Rain….

[edwinrogers]

If you put a little rubbing alcohol on your fingers it will not tear and allows for a smooth service. Works awesome!!

[resistancebandsworkout]

Love the video. Really helped my first time using it. I wanted to get pump tops for the liquid but have not been able to find any that fit. Where can I can I some like yours?

[brovayurbee]

You just helped me out so much let me go right now and purchase this Abatron

[damiendegrasse]

I do like the buttering technique, but if you need the wood epox to dry faster, you can just use thinners to smooth it.

[FierceSleepingDog]

I use these products on my old windows. Great stuff.

[AT-ojof]

Thanks for this! Slightly related but something I’m working on: Is it ever necessary to rejuvenate the wood on a window sash before repairing damage with the epoxy? I’m working on my double-hungs, and the ones in the garage look like they were stained but never primed and painted, so the wood looks considerably drier than the indoor painted ones. The garage is also not conditioned space. I was thinking of using some boiled linseed oil before applying the epoxy. Advice?

[index]

Thank you for demonstrating! Thanks for sharing your tips too!!

[sasqui]

What is the liquid you're using for the "butter" and pre-treat?

[izzy]

To much talking but not noth work dude

[philipcatuogno]

You don't show finished work? SMFH

[danielmiller]

Shouldn't the product just work? Why is this so popular if you have to hack it? Just tried to install some of this, it turned to crumbly bits and fell off. Here I am learning from people that don't use the product as the manual says to do so. Everything is jerry-rigged, there are no best practices, complete chaos in the cosmos. Back to my project.

[GrahamSEdwards]

I'm surprised that you didn't wait for the (LiquidWood) epoxy to cure prior to applying the WoodEpox. Is waiting for cure helpful... or just a waste of time?