PC Products PC-Woody Wood Repair Epoxy Paste, Two-Part 6 oz in Two Cans, Tan 083338

Great product - easy to use and does what is claimed. Highly recommended.

My PC Woody experience is with treated lumber porches and posts which are five to twenty-five years old. I deal with Louisiana humidity and rain. Old treated lumber tends to get cracks and decayed spots. The cracks tend to get bigger when freezing rain expands the cracks. PC woody sucessfully filled those cracks so that the rain is prevented from invasion. Many decayed spots in the original lumber were removed by force and sucessfully filled with PC Woody. This product is also very effective on the top of 6x6 posts to prevent water invasion. I have used about 10 gallons of PC Woody so far. After PC Woody application the water-based (Behr brand) stain adhered well to the PC woody. The PC Woody adhered well to the old treated lumber surface and deep cracks. Many rot spots were built up with PC Woody to look like the original lumber. The rot spots will quit rotting becasue the PC Woody cuts of the air supply and water supply to the rot spot. I have eliminated the need to sand the PC Woody by using rubbing alcohol to smooth the PC Woody immediately after application--while it has not yet cured. I have also found that rubbing alcohol helps with cleaning the putty knives used in the application process. Put a little rubbing alcohol on a paper towel then use that saturated paper towel to rub the PC woody off of the putty knife. Use a lot of pressure on the paper towel because the PC woody, even uncured PC woody, sticks stongly to the putty knife. Once cleaned with rubbing alcohol and a paper "shop" towel the putty knife can be used over and over. If you let the PC woody cure on the putty knife you will probably choose to throw it away--although the PC woody could be removed by grinding. When using PC Woody, I usually wear plastic disposable gloves, however, when I get some PC Woody on my hands rubbing alcohol will allow me to remove the PC woody from my skin. Use the alcohol first to get rid of the PC woody then wash with soap. The finished product is amazing. It adheres well to the treated lumber. The filling/coating is strong and does not crack--so far. It sticks so well that the repair seems to be as good as the original wood. The porches and posts where the PC Woody was applied and which also have been stained with a dark brown stain now look normal. A casual onlooker would think that nothing was done to the treated lumber. A person who knows what to look for might be able to point out the locations where the PC woody was applied. Without stain the color of the PC woody is light brown--like the color of some types of wood. After a few years I will either update this review or make a new review to provide information on how well the PC Woody holds up. Based on my obervation at this point in time, I am very optimistic that this product will double the lifespan of the porches and posts that I have treated with PC Woody.

I used this to repair a very old French Provincial chair. The chair was missing a substantial chunk of wood. Not having the part that broke off, I had to use this repair putty to build it back up. I was planning on applying several thin layers. To aid the epoxy to adhere to the area, I inserted several wood screws to help anchor the epoxy putty. After mixing the two components 50/50, I applied it to the damaged area. I tried to mix a little but I wound up mixing more than I needed. The putty spread easily and I purposely over filled the area. This is not a 5 minute epoxy so you need to let it cure. After about an hour I checked on it an it was still sticky to the touch. I decided to let it cure overnight. It cured solid. It shaped well with rasps, files and sandpaper. It did not do particularly well with wood stain. It did take a little stain but I couldn’t achieve the dark color I needed. I ultimate had to use stain touch up pens. The repair came out nicely. If your finish is paint, then this putty will work well for you. A stained finish is going to be a little challenging.

Got this because of how many great reviews I read on this stuff, and also because touted by some woodworking magazines. Now, it can be a bit tricky to spread as it really is sticky and gooey like thick cold peanut butter once mixed. But spreads well, you can shape it well and it is SOLID. Has endured really hot summer sun and heat, rain, snow, and is also enduring bitter cold this winter. It hardens well and really strengthens any gaps and holes. What surprised me most was how well it takes a satin. Used this on my deck to fill in some big knot holes. Was afraid that when staining my deck (dark walnut), the puttied spots would be glaringly light colored but actually not too bad. It soaks up enough stain to help blend the spots well enough. It won't soak up stain as well as wood and will stay a bit on the light side, but certainly acceptable, at least for me. All around, very satisified so far.

Product works extremely well. Used it to plug several screw holes that stripped in door frame. Mixes easily, applies well and can be handled by hand, and was fully cured within 24 hrs. Felt like new wood and holds together well.