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EquipmentRepair Kit

Epoxy Putty

Epoxy Putty is a repair item in DayZ used to fix hard-surface gear such as helmets, armor, gas masks, protective cases, crossbows, and some M3S vehicle parts like fuel tanks.

Quick item summary

TypeRepair Kit
Main useRepair hard-surface gear
RepairsPlate Carrier, Assault Helmet, Ballistic Helmet, Tactical Helmet, Gas Mask, Ballistic Vest, Protective Case, Crossbow, M3S fuel tanks
Repair withNone
Inventory size1 × 2

Quick answer

Epoxy Putty is a repair kit used for hard surfaces and reinforced gear. It is especially useful for repairing protective equipment, certain containers, weapons like the Crossbow, and some vehicle parts connected to the M3S.

In-game description

“A stick of hand mixable reinforced epoxy putty. Allows for quick and easy repairing of hard surfaces.”

Main Uses

  • Repair hard-surface protective gear
  • Repair Plate Carriers
  • Repair helmets such as Assault Helmets, Ballistic Helmets, and Tactical Helmets
  • Repair Gas Masks
  • Repair Ballistic Vests
  • Repair Protective Cases
  • Repair Crossbows
  • Repair some M3S vehicle parts like fuel tanks

How to use this item

Repair armor and helmets

Use Epoxy Putty on compatible protective gear to restore lost durability.

  1. Hold the damaged armor or helmet.
  2. Combine it with Epoxy Putty.
  3. Use the repair action.
  4. Wait for the repair action to finish.
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Repair utility gear

Epoxy Putty can repair certain hard-surface utility items like Gas Masks and Protective Cases.

  1. Inspect the item and make sure it is damaged.
  2. Combine the item with Epoxy Putty.
  3. Complete the repair action.
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Repair selected vehicle parts

Epoxy Putty can repair certain M3S vehicle parts, including fuel tanks.

  1. Find the damaged compatible vehicle part.
  2. Use Epoxy Putty on the part.
  3. Finish the repair action.
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How to get Epoxy Putty

  • Search work-type loot areas.
  • Check garages, workshops, sheds, and industrial-style buildings.
  • Look around vehicle repair or utility loot routes.
  • Take it from abandoned bases, stashes, or other players when safe.

Spawn info

WorkUncommon
  • • Epoxy Putty spawns in work-type loot areas.
  • • It is listed as uncommon on the wiki.
  • • It is valuable because it repairs several durable protection and utility items.

Important notes

  • Epoxy Putty is used for hard-surface repairs.
  • It repairs Plate Carriers, Assault Helmets, Ballistic Helmets, Tactical Helmets, Gas Masks, Ballistic Vests, Protective Cases, Crossbows, and some M3S fuel tank parts.
  • It is not repaired by another item.
  • It takes 2 inventory slots and weighs 200 g.
  • It is listed as uncommon and found in work locations.
  • It is worth keeping if you use armored gear, gas masks, or M3S vehicle parts.