I’m sure I’m not alone in always having silicone rubber left over, and running out of catalyst.
An expensive waste, when none of the manufacturers that I have googled sell catalyst separately.
Anyone got better information to share ?
Regards all,
John 
Smooth On has a fast catalyst that is available on its own. You can use it on its own, or added to the regular catalyst to help speed it up a little. You can also vary the percentage used to adjust the cure time, it has a pretty wide window. I have also accidentally spilled it into a brand spanking new bucket of silicone and after my initial hissy-fit meltdown, I realized it instantly cured the top skin of rubber and I was able to peel it away cleanly without mixing it deeper down. Below the top layer the silicone was untouched.
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Great info.
Unfortunately the shipping cost is more than a kit that I can get in my local Hobby Lobby !
But thanks again,
John
Hey man! Haven’t seen you in a while, what’s the status of your electric trike build? You stacking miles on that thing yet?
(Sorry for jumping your thread John )
Since it’s been a pain trying to get an appointment with AZ MVD to get the Level 3 ADOT inspection (as in nobody picks up a phone) I’ve just been working on other parts of the car while it’s parked.
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Be my guest !
Does anyone know what the catalyst actually is ?
The box mentions Maleic Anhydride and Di butyl tin di laurate, the latter being my guess.
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