28 Dec
2006
28 Dec
'06
12:07 p.m.
Chuck Guzis wrote:
I wonder, however if a simple acrylic copolymer might
work well for
small application where "bulletproof" is not an objective. Something
such as Lexel caulk, for example. I've used the stuff in my own
home for caulking appearance-sensitive areas and the result is a
smooth, water-clear bead that stays clear (at least for the past 12
years) and adheres well to amost anything.
Well translucent caulk was what I used for the HP screen, and at those
thicknesses it seemed to do the job well; the problem was just that the stuff
isn't dilute enough to pour, and spreading it over the surfaces before
pressing together would likely trap air bubbles in there which would be highly
visible.
Diluting it with *something* would probably work, but I'm no chemist so I'm
not sure what would dilute it and still allow it to dry over a longer period
(and not contract significantly in the process when it dries, or prove a fire
hazard or whatever :-)
More testing needed...
cheers
Jules