Moldable Glue - supplier of?

[TedBear]

I have a use for a product called moldable glue, such as Sugru Moldable Glue & disappointed to see that Bunnings don't supply it. Does anyone know where I can get it, or something similar in Australia, particularly Western Australia?  

I want it to reinforce the connection points where fine wires are subject to movement, such as earphone wires. Any suggestions please? 

[TedBear]

That should be a good repair... you've thrown everything at it. Probably as good as, or better than the original covering now.

I still haven't got back to experimenting with how best to work with that stuff. I didn’t explain it clearly in previous comment about it sticking to my fingers ... I meant that the stickiness made it hard to shape it properly, due to it pulling a back when you lift your fingers off it. I will try putting powder on my fingers before using it to see if that helps me shape it better, without unduly effecting the putty.

[Noyade]

Totally agree @TedBear 

I only use the latex or nitrile gloves to keep this gunk off my flesh - it sticks to naked fingers and is not something user friendly when it comes to shaping.

Off topic - but Liquid Nails "Ultimate Strength" polyurethane glue is another product to keep away from skin.

[Noyade]

Evening @TedBear 

G'day Ted!

You mentioned earlier...

"@Noyade, there's something satisfying in fixing it yourself sometimes,"

Totally agree. Recently I had a car remote controller (FOB?) fail last year so I bought a new one ($100). This failed after a couple of months so I took it back and was told the battery was flat and they replaced it  - $25.

Failed again today - so I opened it up.

What they've done is glue a folded business card onto the battery holder that compresses two failed/fatigued solder joints.

You can just make them out here...

Managed to solder them back in place...

But stupidly, I used my mobile phone as 'weight' whilst soldering.

Burnt a hole in the cover.

Which brings me to this product. Amazing stuff...

Hole plugged. 😁

[TedBear]

Brilliant Repair!  Thanks for sharing that @Noyade .  I hadn't come across that product.

Where did you get it from please? 

I did a quick web search & see that the cost varies greatly (one supplier stated $140... I hope that was a typo in their ad.)

I'll see about getting some for the Repair.Cafe that I am part of, or at least some for myself. 

Maybe Bunnings will become a supplier??

I was also amused/horrified at the "battery replacement".  At least by them supplying a business card you'll be reminded of where never to go to again.

[Noyade]

Afternoon Ted. @TedBear 

"Where did you get it from please?"

Jaycar Electronics. I saw it in one of their catalogues recently, on special for $29. Dries in 5 minutes and the finish is quite rubbery and flexible. Comes in red and black and in smaller quantities - from memory.

Yes, I was disappointed in the key/battery place. Quite possibly they never even replaced the battery and just hoped to avoid a warranty claim.

Such is life.

Cheers.