Glass Base Repair

[duckhater]

I bought a MYA QT and when it arrive the glass right below the grommet was badly chipped and I cut my finger...lol. The company I bought from who is a great vendor sent me out a replacement. I smoked out of it tonight with some AF (really dense/ thick smoke) and while purging I noticed that there was a hole right below the lip that is below the grommet in the base (it was manufactured that way). I've also noticed that the quality of the MYA bases vary. The glass is lopsided and thicker in some areas than others, at least with the QT.

My question is, what is the best way to patch the hole in an esthetically pleasing yet effective way?

I'm not going to go back to the vendor as I feel bad that they already sent me a replacement and manufacturing quality definitely is NOT their fault.

[AKammenzind]

Eh, silicone sealant could do the job... it's clear/airtight, and sticks to glass. Not completely hard, but if I understand correctly where the fault is then that shouldn't be a huge concern.

[duckhater]

Eh, silicone sealant could do the job... it's clear/airtight, and sticks to glass. Not completely hard, but if I understand correctly where the fault is then that shouldn't be a huge concern.

Nope, doesn't need to be hard as the hole isn't part of the structural integrity....but will silicon last through warm cleanings, and other use?

[AKammenzind]

Eh, silicone sealant could do the job... it's clear/airtight, and sticks to glass. Not completely hard, but if I understand correctly where the fault is then that shouldn't be a huge concern.

Nope, doesn't need to be hard as the hole isn't part of the structural integrity....but will silicon last through warm cleanings, and other use?

It should stay fast and watertight during normal use/cleaning. Unless you intentionally damage it you should be fine.

[mushrat]

they also make glass epoxies that are non-toxic.

[duckhater]

they also make glass epoxies that are non-toxic.

That actually sounds like a good idea....as the non-toxic adds some safety to the fix. Any brands in particular? Or just walk into Home Depot and ask for Non-toxic Glass Epoxy?

[TomBrone]

glass epoxy from the Home Depot should do the trick. Don't know if you have acces to it but composite should work as well.µ

Tom Edited October 1, 2008 by TomBrone

[mattathayde]

use silicone (the expensive stuff). most of the glass specific glues or epoxies are not meant to fill with just to attach pieces with. silicone will give the best look and be easiest.

if the hole is big enough, get a piece of acrylic rod and cut it to fit in then use silicone or a uv glue.

glass specific glues (good ones) are way to expensive (50 bucks for a tinny bottle)

-matt

[liquidglass]

personally I like gorilla glue but to get a proper seal and no leak you'd have to seal the inside to make sure it patches just the hole.


But like everyone else is saying a silicon will work, amazing goop works wonders and it's water proof, hot water, cold water etc. plus non toxic

[BrotherBuford]

Use silicone aquarium sealant. It's clear, non-toxic, and 100% silicone. It'll hold a seal from well below freezing to over boiling temperatures. I use it on some of my beermaking equipment. It'll obviously stick to glass considering it's used to hold the panels of fishtanks together.