A modern alternative to Linseed Oil Glazing putty?

[Udhi]

Hi all,
Time has come to deal with some single glazed timber windows. Practically 50% of the original linseed putty has fallen out. I have about a day to get things redone.

Considering that linseed oil putty needs a day to a week to become paintable, could I use something like TIMBAGLAZE (a Chemfix product) without issue? I rarely hear this stuff being used.

Regard
U

 

[Wayners]

Companies that restore windows using repair care or similar products use modern putty alternative

 

[opps]

Hi all,
Time has come to deal with some single glazed timber windows. Practically 50% of the original linseed putty has fallen out. I have about a day to get things redone.

Considering that linseed oil putty needs a day to a week to become paintable, could I use something like TIMBAGLAZE (a Chemfix product) without issue? I rarely hear this stuff being used.

Regard
U

I have used Timbaglaze in the past. It is a MS polymer, similar to the likes of CT1 and Stixall. It is pretty thick though. Ideally you would use a high thrust ratio caulking gun.

This my go to gun for silicone, caulk and thinner MS polymers.

PC Cox Easiflow Sealant Gun

The PC Cox Easiflow Sealant Gun is a simple, easy to use tool. In this ‘skeleton’ gun you can fit up to 400ml cartridges of sealant or adhesive. It's ideal for using in bathrooms, kitchens, windows or paving seals.The simple construction of this tool makes it an appropriate choice for all levels...

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For thick MS polymers I use the following

Cox Powerflow HP Cartridge Gun 400ml

The Cox™ Powerflow™ HP Cartridge dispenser is 50% more powerful than the outgoing model. It is ideal for DIY and professional users who regularly apply sealants and even thick adhesives.

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Some MS polymers are so thick that on cold days you will need two hands to pull the trigger, and I have snapped a few regular guns when working with them.

I apply tape to the glass, apply the MS polymer and use a combination of silicone profiling tools and my finger to smooth them.

The following day, you can prime them with waterbased paints. Never apply oil based paints over them without a waterbased undercoat. For some strange reason, oil based undercoat applied directly will stay tacky for months.

 

[Udhi]

That's pretty comprehensive advice, thank you. I have a geared gun that I bought a last year (I am sure it had a Japanese name). So I am ready for it. Right, 3 cartridges ordered, only two delivered.....this bids ill omens...