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Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: Sid Thao (---.wi.res.rr.com)
Date: October 07, 2016 05:31PM

Has anyone used rubber bands as trims? If so, how does it hold up? Thanks!

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Re: Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 07, 2016 06:51PM

WHY ? Rubber will deteriorate with exposure to sun and elements, besides they are not attractive!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/07/2016 09:43PM by Phil Erickson.

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Re: Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 07, 2016 06:53PM

Epoxy won't adhere to them, which opens up additional difficulties down the road.

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Re: Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: Sid Thao (---.wi.res.rr.com)
Date: October 07, 2016 10:33PM

Thanks! And that's why I asked first before I tried it! Much appreciated as always!

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Re: Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: stan mclean (---.hsd1.ma.comcast.net)
Date: October 07, 2016 11:16PM

I like the idea, they come in different colors and could look cool. Unfortunately it seems they won't work.
Stan

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Re: Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)
Date: October 09, 2016 09:56AM

Sid,
However, even though the rubber style bands won't work, if you could find fixed size bands made of plastic - I expect that they would work just fine.

I have seen commercial rods finished off with all sorts of different types of plastic that do hold up well in the outdoor environment.

Be safe

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Re: Orthodontist Rubber Band as Trims?
Posted by: Marie Simmer (---.lightspeed.cicril.sbcglobal.net)
Date: October 11, 2016 01:06PM

I use the super small ones to hold guides for wrapping!

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