Takes you through the final steps of the building or repair process in detail, and includes techniques for fairing and barrier coating, as well as information on the characteristics and types of finishing coatings.
READ MOREVacuum Bagging Techniques
A definitive guide to the principles and application of vacuum bagging techniques for laminating composite materials with epoxy. Complete instructions describe various techniques, materials and equipment.
READ MOREThe Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction
The 5th edition of this classic on wood/epoxy boatbuilding was completed in 2005. Decades of experience building with wood and epoxy are compiled in this book. Extensive chapters on lofting, safety, tools and construction methods are described with the aid of hundreds of detailed illustrations and photographs. This edition includes about 20% new and updated […]
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An introduction to some of the more common non-marine uses of WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Most of these suggestions deal with repair and restoration problems in an architectural or home environment, including bonding ceramic tiles, laminating timber beams and repairing windows & doors.
READ MOREWEST SYSTEM How-To DVD
A compilation of three instructional videos demonstrating basic handling and advanced epoxy repair techniques. Interactive menus allow for easy navigation through three subjects. Basic Application Techniques – A guide to the optimum use of WEST SYSTEM epoxy products, including epoxy safety and procedures for coating, bonding and fairing. Fibreglass Repair – Using WEST SYSTEM epoxy […]
READ MORE423 Graphite Powder
423 Graphite Powder is a fine black powder that can be mixed with WEST SYSTEM epoxy to produce a low friction coating with increased scuff resistance and durability. 423 is often used as a low-load, low-speed bearing surface, and as a coating on rudders and centreboards, or on the bottoms of racing craft that are […]
READ MORE501/502 Pigments
501 and 502 Pigments are epoxy-based pastes used to tint the epoxy mixture and provide an even colour base, or to highlight surface flaws and imperfections, prior to the final finish system. Adding a colouring agent to WEST SYSTEM epoxy is frequently done to make coloured casting, highlight an epoxy coated surface, or to act […]
READ MORE413 Microfibre Blend
413 Microfibre Blend is a high density filler used to create a multi-purpose, high strength adhesive used for structural applications like bonding, filleting and hardware bonding, while retaining excellent wetting and penetrating capabilities. As a blended filler, 413 Microfibre Blend, offers an added degree of thixotrophy and substantially improved spreading and working properties.
READ MORE411 Microsphere Blend
411 Microsphere Blend is a low density filler which cures to a lightweight filling putty with excellent filleting characteristics. 411 Microsphere Blend is also used as a low density adhesive for edge gluing in strip plank construction.
READ MORE410 Microlight
410 Microlight is the ideal low-density filler for creating a light, easily-worked fairing compound especially suited for cosmetic or surface applications like shaping, filling or fairing. 410 Microlight mixes to a very smooth creamy texture that can be trowelled to a feather edge, and is less porous than other filling compounds
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