COMPARISON
Epoxies compared by full-cure time
This comparison uses the first applicable numeric milestone reported for each product. It is a planning aid, not a claim that the products are substitutes.
Fair-comparison rule: Read the exact milestone and conditions on each product page. Similar numbers may describe different tests, substrates or stages.
Comparison table
| Product | Manufacturer-stated minimum | Condition/source |
|---|---|---|
| J-B Weld ClearWeld Quick-Setting Clear Epoxy Syringe | 1 hours | See product page |
| J-B Weld KwikWood Epoxy Putty Putty stick, tan, 1 oz | 1 hours | See product page |
| J-B Weld MinuteWeld Syringe Clear, 25 ml syringe | 1 hours | See product page |
| J-B Weld PlasticWeld Syringe Clear, 25 ml syringe | 1 hours | Below 40°F the set time is longer. |
| J-B Weld SteelStik Epoxy Putty Stick Steel-reinforced putty | 1 hours | See product page |
| J-B Weld WaterWeld Epoxy Putty Hand-mix putty stick | 1 hours | Plumbing: overnight before pressure |
| J-B Weld PlasticWeld Epoxy Putty Putty, 2 oz | 3 hours | See product page |
| J-B Weld KwikWeld Quick-Setting Steel Reinforced Epoxy Twin tube (1:1) | 4 hours | See product page |
| J-B Weld HighHeat Epoxy Putty Putty stick, grey | 8 hours | Room temperature |
| Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Clear (all sizes) | 12 hours | 72°F (23°C) |
| J-B Weld J-B Weld Original Cold Weld Epoxy Two-part steel-reinforced (1:1) | 15 hours | Room temperature |
| J-B Weld MarineWeld Twin Tube Twin tube, 2 oz | 15 hours | Room temperature |
| Devcon Plastic Steel 5-Minute Putty (SF) Two-part putty (all sizes) | 16 hours | 75°F (24°C) |
| Devcon Plastic Steel Putty (A) Two-part putty (all sizes) | 16 hours | 75°F (24°C) |
| Gorilla Epoxy Ultimate Two-part epoxy | 1 days | At manufacturer-stated conditions; temperature, humidity and film thickness can change drying time. |
| J-B Weld ExtremeHeat Paste Paste, 3 oz | 1 days | See product page |
| J-B Weld HighHeat Syringe Syringe, 25 ml | 1 days | 24 hours at room temperature; 1 hour with 250°F heat |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy MARINE Two-part (white) | 1 days | Depends on temperature, humidity and thickness |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Metal/Concrete Two-part (gray) | 1 days | Depends on temperature, humidity and thickness |
| Loctite (Henkel) Epoxy Plastic Bonder Syringe (1:1) | 1 days | Depends on temperature, humidity and thickness |
What can change the order?
Temperature, humidity, film thickness, airflow, surface preparation and the meaning of the stated milestone can all change which product is appropriate. We preserve the manufacturer’s wording on the individual page so you can check the comparison before relying on it.