Elmer's E761Q E761L Wood Repair System, 6 oz, White

Used it to rebuild a rotten brick molding that framed our front door. Saved us from more expensive carpentry work. Carpenter was impressed with my results, and probably mildly disappointed, but he couldn't fault my work. New storm door installed, looks great, and I would gladly purchase this product again if I need it. Highly recommended.

I'm very pleased with both the ease of use and the performance of this wood repair. I've been using the Minwax wood repair for years. It performs well, but can be finicky to mix since one of the parts is a liquid. This, in contrast, is more like clay, so you kneed the two parts together. It's very simple to do and pretty much mess-free compared with other 2-part epoxy systems.As with any rotten wood repair system, it's critical to remove all the damaged/rotten wood first so the patch can properly bond to solid wood. I removed all the rotten wood but, to be sure of a good bond, I also used the Elmer's rotten wood stabilizer a week prior to using the repair product. The end result was a perfectly solid patch that, when painted, is very hard to spot that it's been patched.Working with it is easy, although it is a bit sticky. Dip the putty knife (or whatever you're using to smooth out the final coat) in water prior to use and it helps make the final coat very smooth to minimize the need for sanding.All in all, a great product.

Used this to repair rotted wood on the bottom 6 inches of a french door frame. Snow drift accumulation over a period of years caused the damage before I realized it. After prepping what was left of the wood, I used this Elmer's product to build up the frame and door stop; to do fine shaping, I used my finger dipped in water and it worked very well without sticking. Very similar to shaping caulk with a wet finger. Dried rock-hard overnight and was able to sand and prep for painting the next day. Painted entire door frame which is now as strong and nice looking as when it was new. Great product - no fumes, easy to mix with your hands (I used rubber gloves initially, but ended up using bare hands for smaller pieces & shaping of product, and it was not harmful to the skin and easy to clean off).One other point: if you mix the two parts 1 to 1 (per instructions), then after mixing, you will have plenty of time to apply and shape the product. It is also thick enough that it won't droop or sag on you, yet easy to work with your hands. Overall, money well spent and money saved!

I have used this stuff for years. I found early on that it was nearly too thick to use and experimented thinning it down with solvents and finally settled on Acetone. I have made it nearly runny and used it to fix 2 Andersen window sashes that had begun to rot out. The repairs have been in place for 5 years so far and look good; hold paint well etc.I just got a new batch of this stuff and used it to repair old screw holes, knot holes and rot in a cedar railing on the deck. As usual this stuff works well and can be sanded easily. I used a brass wire wheel to texture it to match the surrounding wood grain. Try this product; you will like it.

I like this stuff. I have used it on decks, exterior applications such as door jambs, and garage door boards. The patches have been holding well. You will need to put some protection on it...such as paint or stain. I have used both and they hold as well as the wood, if not better.I don't understand the reviews about it being too dry. After 4 kits of this product, I haven't found any to be unworkable. I find the consistency similar to a drier play-doh...but still easy to mix. I would definitely use latex or surgical kind of gloves to protect your hands. It takes me about 4 mins to mix the two to a consistent color. I have usually mixed half the package at a time.Once it has dried, it is easy to sand. It sands similar to wood...but I still wear a mask around this when sanding. It takes about 24 hrs to completely dry a normal kind of rotten wood patch. One thing I do after picking out the rotten wood, is stabilize the surface of what is left with Elmer's glue. I suppose any white glue would do, too. After that dries, I then add the damaged wood product. It paints and stains very well. After one year, it is still holding up well in my deck posts. I had a few larger splits in the deck posts and this fixed them up.The only reason I give it 4 stars, rather than 5, is that it does not stick to vinyl. It just falls off. That may not be a fair comparison, as this product is for wood. However, smaller pieces of this do stick to vinyl siding and nearly is impossible to get off. If you need to repair some vinyl, there may be other products...or if you are patient with this product it could work after a few incremental steps. I'd definitely buy this again if I have anymore rotten wood.