PALEO-BOND “GETTING STARTED KIT”
Why a getting started kit? The art and practice of preparing and restoring fossil remains requires new state-of-the-art materials and Paleo Bond will get you started on the right track. You also have technical experience as close as your telephone or hands on guidance by our experienced distributors. Let’s get acquainted with each kit. There are ten (10) containers and accessories in each box.
PENETRANT AND STABILIZER:
This is the workhorse of the Paleo Bond family. It is a primer for other adhesives in the kit. It penetrates deep into the vascular system of a fossil bone; it fills micro cracks, strengthening the entire fossil structure. It captures punky weak fossil material and hardens it in minutes. This will become your favorite adhesive tool!
ADHESIVES PB40, PB100, PB750, PB1500 AND JURASSIC GEL 4540:
These are the high strength adhesives used when you bond your fossils back together. Each adhesive has a different thickness (viscosity/centipoises); the higher the number, the thicker the adhesive. You need a strong adhesive to make up the difference of error between the two opposing surfaces you intend to bond together. The gel adhesive was designed to bridge serious gaps where you need serious strength. Whichever adhesive you choose, you will acquire your favorites for future use.
ACTIVATOR PB304 (aerosol) AND PB303 (non-aerosol):
These are used whenever you want an instant cure or hardening of your adhesives. It allows for instant handling of your specimens. There are special techniques for using the activator where quick assembly is desired. Just call our technical hub. The PB303 is used in the kit when it is being shipped via air.
DEBONDER PB400:
This was designed to take adhesive off your fingers. No more picking the stuff off, this just dissolves it with ease. It is water-based so it won’t dry your skin out.
PRE-PREP CONSOLIDANT PB4417:
In the field we often want to hold something together prior to the final laboratory preparation. We often have dirty, out of alignment fossil parts that need a light bond to preserve integrity from field to lab. PB4417 adhesive can be air scribed or air abraded away as you are preparing the specimen for permanent restoration. Two years of field-testing have given us the “go ahead” with this new product.
SAMPLE OF PALEO POXY PB122:
Our Paleo Poxy is a two part epoxy that cures in one hour. A small sample and information sheet are now included in the Getting Started Kit.
ACCESSORIES:
A small bag of plastic extension tips is included. These attach to the tip of the internal part of the pinhead cap; allowing precise placement of any of the adhesives or Penetrant Stabilizer.