Product Name
- Maven UV Glass CR - Medium-Low Viscosity 40cps UV Curable Resin for Windshield Repairs
Brief Description
- This is a specialized, medium-low viscosity (40cps) UV curable resin formulated for the repair of automotive windshields, particularly effective for longer cracks and star breaks with extended cracks. It offers dynamic holding power, high tensile strength, and excellent optical clarity upon curing.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Repairing chips and cracks in automotive windshields.- Specifically designed for longer cracks and star breaks with long cracks.- Restoring structural integrity and optical clarity to damaged auto glass.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Automotive Service/Repair
Special and Unique Features
- Medium-low viscosity (40cps) for effective penetration into cracks.- Acrylic acid-free resin.- Dynamic holding power and high tensile strength.- Excellent refractive index for nearly invisible repairs.- Cures rapidly under UV light.- Formulated for strong, permanent bonds in all climates.- Resistant to yellowing and moisture.
Key Properties
- Viscosity: 40cps (medium-low)- Curing Method: UV light (photochemical polymerization)- Optical Clarity: High, with excellent refractive index.- Tensile Strength: High (e.g., film tensile strength of 6,800 psi for similar resins).- Adhesion: Very good adhesion to glass (e.g., >1,500 psi adhesion tensile on glass for similar resins).- Durability: Resistant to moisture, organic solvents, and yellowing.- Shelf Life: Up to 2 years (when stored below 90°F, out of sunlight, and in original container).
Surface Compatibility
- Automotive windshield glass.- Laminated windshields.
Known backups / known substitutes
- Other UV curable windshield repair resins from brands like Delta Kits (e.g., MagniBond Resin, Premium Bond resins, ProBond resins), Ultra Bond, Rain-X, and Permatex.- Different viscosity resins for various crack types (e.g., lower viscosity for fine cracks, higher viscosity for pits).
Comparison Note
- Maven UV Glass CR, with its 40cps medium-low viscosity, is specifically designed for longer cracks and star breaks, offering a balance between penetration and strength. Other resins may have lower viscosities (e.g., 8cps or 20cps for fine cracks) or higher viscosities (e.g., 500cps for pit repair) to suit different types of damage. Its acrylic acid-free formulation and excellent refractive index contribute to its high performance in achieving nearly invisible and durable repairs.
