Help with ordering West's system epoxy
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Help with ordering West's system epoxy
I am ready to fix the three stress cracks on my car and have heard a lot of good stuff about West's system being one of the best things out there for the fiberglass.
I just can't seem to figure out exactly which products I need.
So, if you have used West's system in the past, please tell me what part numbers worked for you. Also, do they make a cloth that would be really good for using?
Thanks,
Wren
I just can't seem to figure out exactly which products I need.
So, if you have used West's system in the past, please tell me what part numbers worked for you. Also, do they make a cloth that would be really good for using?
Thanks,
Wren
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Re: Help with ordering West's system epoxy (Wren)
Try a boating supply store like West Marine or BoatUS. They have plenty of marine grade epoxies and fiberglass kits there.
Resin by itself is brittle. The strength is in the fiberglass matt. The new multi directional roven matt is strong stuff when properly saturated, layered and applied. Vettes were built using chopped strand matt blown into a mold with a 'chop gun'. Use a roller to ged rid of trapped air. You can also use a propane torch and sweep it over the wet surface to bring the bubbles up. The ambient temp and a good 50/50 mix is important for a good cure.
Cant help with part #'s. I use West's epoxy resin and hardener - slow cure.
[Modified by SteveA, 8:50 PM 6/17/2002]
[Modified by SteveA, 8:54 PM 6/17/2002]
Resin by itself is brittle. The strength is in the fiberglass matt. The new multi directional roven matt is strong stuff when properly saturated, layered and applied. Vettes were built using chopped strand matt blown into a mold with a 'chop gun'. Use a roller to ged rid of trapped air. You can also use a propane torch and sweep it over the wet surface to bring the bubbles up. The ambient temp and a good 50/50 mix is important for a good cure.
Cant help with part #'s. I use West's epoxy resin and hardener - slow cure.
[Modified by SteveA, 8:50 PM 6/17/2002]
[Modified by SteveA, 8:54 PM 6/17/2002]
