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Basic Techniques

Understanding the basic techniques of epoxy use will allow you to tailor WEST SYSTEM products to your exact repair and construction needs.  The following techniques are common to most repair or building projects regardless of the type of structure or material you are working with.

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Start with 105 Resin, the basic ingredient of all WEST SYSTEM marine epoxy resin compounds. Use 301 Dispensing Pumps for convenient and accurate metering. Mix with one of four WEST SYSTEM Hardeners. Select a hardener for its intended use and for the cure speed best suited for you job in the temperature range in which you are working.

 

 

 

Add one of three WEST SYSTEM Fillers to thicken the mixture as needed. Select a filler for its handling characteristics or cured physical properties. Or, add one of four WEST SYSTEM Additives to provide specific coating properties.

 

 

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