On Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:32:39 +1100, Black Iccy
wrote:

Just for the mere NON-fun of it, I dropped my Nexus
tablet and the road impacted on 1 corner. The tuff
glass splintered and dropped off a couple of minor
chips. So - it's a cosmetic damage rather than a
full-on failure.

I was wondering - car windscreen repair shops tout
some sort epoxy(?) filler to gloss out the damage.
What is it? Where would one get it? Would it work?

There's probably not enough in the kit to do the job. It's also
formulated to have the same index of refraction as the plastic
anti-shatter windshield sandwitch, and may not be the same as just
glass.

Google for "optical clear epoxy":
http://www.masterbond.com/properties/optically-clear-polymer-adhesives
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/protective-coatings/epoxy-potting-and-encapsulating-compounds/optically-clear-epoxy-8321c/
http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-E-30CL-Adhesive-Bonder-CARTRIDGE/dp/B000WS9HRM
http://www.amazon.com/Epoxy-Hysol-30-CL-50mL-Cartridge/dp/B0086A005Q/ref=pd_sbs_indust_1
etc...

You may want to test the glue on something else before attacking your
Nexus tabet. Some glues shrink, some don't quite harden, other aren't
good for gap filling, etc. With epoxy, you have one chance to get it
right or you're left with a mess. Also, be sure to clean the glass
with MEK before gluing.

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