Tips & Tricks

This is how we do Friday the 13th!

This is how we do Friday the 13th!

Ever wondered how reliable Pratley adhesives are? On Friday 13 July, Managing Director, Kim Pratley and his sons, Andrew and Charles, replicated a demonstration from 1985 by standing underneath a...

This is how we do Friday the 13th!

Ever wondered how reliable Pratley adhesives are? On Friday 13 July, Managing Director, Kim Pratley and his sons, Andrew and Charles, replicated a demonstration from 1985 by standing underneath a...

The best way to store your Pratley Adhesives

The best way to store your Pratley Adhesives

Generally,the best environment to store most adhesives is at room temperature, (73°F) at the lowest humidity possible and in a dark place. Specifically, for Acrylics like Pratley Ezeebond, Pratley Superglue and Pratley 1-2-3,...

The best way to store your Pratley Adhesives

Generally,the best environment to store most adhesives is at room temperature, (73°F) at the lowest humidity possible and in a dark place. Specifically, for Acrylics like Pratley Ezeebond, Pratley Superglue and Pratley 1-2-3,...

The ideal way to prepare a surface prior to adhesive bonding

The ideal way to prepare a surface prior to adh...

Before you begin, please read our tip entitled “A simple test to find out if your material/substrate is a good candidate for adhesive bonding.”  Firstly you will roughen up the...

The ideal way to prepare a surface prior to adh...

Before you begin, please read our tip entitled “A simple test to find out if your material/substrate is a good candidate for adhesive bonding.”  Firstly you will roughen up the...

The best method for repairing an underwater crack (E.g Marbelite swimming pool crack)

The best method for repairing an underwater cra...

You will need the following tools: 1 x pack of Pratley Putty Standard Setting (You may need another pack depending on the size of the crack or chip. Do not...

The best method for repairing an underwater cra...

You will need the following tools: 1 x pack of Pratley Putty Standard Setting (You may need another pack depending on the size of the crack or chip. Do not...

The best method for repairing a cracked engine sump or metal housing

The best method for repairing a cracked engine ...

You will start by identifying the ends of the crack. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill the ends of the crack to prevent the crack from running any further. Secondly, roughen...

The best method for repairing a cracked engine ...

You will start by identifying the ends of the crack. Using a 2mm drill bit, drill the ends of the crack to prevent the crack from running any further. Secondly, roughen...

The best adhesives for bonding a rear view mirror to a windscreen

The best adhesives for bonding a rear view mirr...

Remove any excess oil and contaminants from the windscreen bonding area by wipping it with industrial grade acetone or ideally Pratley Safety Cleaner prior to bonding. Make sure that any...

The best adhesives for bonding a rear view mirr...

Remove any excess oil and contaminants from the windscreen bonding area by wipping it with industrial grade acetone or ideally Pratley Safety Cleaner prior to bonding. Make sure that any...