sheepdog566 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Just got a new glock 24 and I am starting to tune it up. I’m planning on removing the finger grooves and doing a silicone carbide texture. In the past I’ve always used jb weld epoxy, but it drys quick and is difficult to spread evenly. This time I want to do something different with the lines of the texture which will require more detailed taping and epoxy application. Anyone used a good epoxy which is easy to spread and slow to dry? Probably asking a lot for it to be durable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I found a video that Alma Cole did. He used Loctite marine expoxy. I did mine and it worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 (edited) I've used the Gorilla glue two part epoxy when I've done it. It was able to be spread with a foam paint brush. Edited September 15, 2018 by rowdyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 How hard would that be to remove if you ever wanted to take it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 57 minutes ago, BigMoneyGrip said: How hard would that be to remove if you ever wanted to take it off? IDK? I used a dremel on the grip so, removing it would only show that. From what I understand, it's permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog566 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 It would be very difficult and time intensive to remove. Grinding it off would be a pain in the ass. Especially trying to grind it without damaging the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_b Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I did mine with the 24hr cure JB weld 2 part epoxy. The 2 small tubes version. Spread it with some stiff cardstock/cardboard to even it out and hung dry for 24hrs. It was still semi soft about 6hrs in so there was plenty of time to shape and apply the SC if I needed more time. As far as removing it, you really can't unless you grind it off back down to the plastic grip and reapply which is doable if the SC ever wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog566 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 JB is what u usually use but it’s difficult to spread and make smooth. Was hoping there was something out there that spreads easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, sheepdog566 said: JB is what u usually use but it’s difficult to spread and make smooth. Was hoping there was something out there that spreads easier I bought a cheap 1" paint brush from harbor freight. The Marine epoxy worked well! See link to YouTube video https://youtu.be/DL3ExFQNHkM Edited September 18, 2018 by B_RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlightning Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 How durable is the various epoxy? Any wear spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_b Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 9/18/2018 at 12:43 AM, sheepdog566 said: JB is what u usually use but it’s difficult to spread and make smooth. Was hoping there was something out there that spreads easier Like I said I used the hard/stiff cardboard but doing it again I will go with a cheap paintbrush, a little extra texture if any from the brush won't hurt. Will just need to be fairly stiff I would think. 8 hours ago, dlightning said: How durable is the various epoxy? Any wear spot? The only wear spots on mine are from where a ran a rifle slung for one stage in a weird position and the grit wore off in that area but I didn't lose any in any vital areas. Other than that It lost a bit just from initial use but its "settled" and hasn't lost anymore in about 1,000 rounds total since application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 8 hours ago, dlightning said: How durable is the various epoxy? Any wear spot? I used JB Weld and ran it all the way to the bottom of the grip. I has chipped off in a few places up to maybe 3/8" above the magwell. 4 months, thousands of reloads, pretty sure if I had taped a line along the edge it would still be "pretty", sanding the entire area to be coated would probably have done some good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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