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The Lobby => General Discussion => Topic started by: Phil on April 01, 2026, 06:14:39 PM

Title: Silpoxy, Not just for Silicone dolls.
Post by: Phil on April 01, 2026, 06:14:39 PM

But I'm sure this is no news to most of us.  My 2023 Nissan Rogue had a windshield wiper blade beginning to split  at the top  about an inch from the end.

I thought, I'l let it go farther before I get new wiper blades. Not that new wiper blades are all that costly, I'm just weird that way.

Then it occurred to me, I have silpoxy left from Nat's hip replacement surgery a couple of years ago, (Thanks again JB!)

I keep it in the freezer and take it out every few months or so, remove the cap and make sure it hasn't set at the opening, clean it up if it has then back in the freeze.

SO I removed the wiper blade (3 inches flopping at the end) and in three sections at  a time applied silpxy to repair the split.

Feeling full of myself now, we'll see how long it lasts.

Phil

P.S.  In my experience, the blades split at the upper end every time requiring them to be replaced. How long before a blue actually wears out if not for the split end?  Perhaps I will find out. 

Title: Re: Silpoxy, Not just for Silicone dolls.
Post by: JB on April 02, 2026, 01:34:06 PM

You are welcome, Phil!
JB

Title: Re: Silpoxy, Not just for Silicone dolls.
Post by: Smoke on April 18, 2026, 10:17:05 PM

Now we know why Fedex doll delivery's could be a problem. Their whole fleet was being held together with Sil-poxy!  :o

Thanks JB!   :thumb: :whistle:

Title: Re: Silpoxy, Not just for Silicone dolls.
Post by: Phil on September 04, 2026, 03:38:03 PM

The split end repair gave way, (5 months)  I found the silpoxy did not adhere that well to the rubber.  Probably due to oxidation. So I wiped it clean with acetone after peeling off the silpoxy and will give it another go..

Phil

P.S.   I been busy with one sixth's and ordered a 1/4 BJD off EBAY, a Chinese Popovy knock off. (Such a lovely face, not one of the weird ones)  There are a few Russian ladies doing incredibly good work, but I can't afford 'em. I really ought to get my ass in gear and relearn posting pics here.  How long have I been saying that?

Title: Re: Silpoxy, Not just for Silicone dolls.
Post by: Ceej on September 11, 2026, 10:29:51 PM

Soon I hope!   ;D


I'd LOVE to see your collection!   8)

Title: Re: Silpoxy, Not just for Silicone dolls.
Post by: Phil on September 25, 2026, 05:20:26 AM

Quote from: Ceej on September 11, 2026, 10:29:51 PM

Soon I hope!   ;D


I'd LOVE to see your collection!   8)

I'd love to show you,  maybe when winter set's in and lawn tractor and motorcyles aren't calling I can beg a tutorial in chat?

Phil