Product Guide (Part 2)
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1. E T T ET E have been used to thin WEST SYSTEM epoxy and duplicate these penetrating epoxies with about the same effectiveness If you eee eae mayana peanut choose to thin the epoxy keep in mind that the strength especially consistency consistency a compressive strength and moisture protection of the epoxy are lost y in proportion to the amount of solvent added 403 9 6 0 oz 3 8 qt 2 5 qt 1 0 qt There is a better solution to get good penetration without losing 403 28 20 0 oz 3 2 gal 2 0 gal 9 gal strength or moisture resistance We recommend moderate heating 403 B 20 0 Ib 48 0 gal 32 0 gal 15 3 gal up to 120 F of the repair area with a heat gun or heat lamp before applying epoxy On contact with the warmed wood the epoxy will 404 15 15 2 oz 1 2 qt 9 qt J qt thin out penetrating cavities and pores and will be drawn even 404 45 43 0 oz 3 6 qt 2 8 qt 2 0 qt deeper into pores as the wood cools Although the working life of 404 B 30 0 Ib 9 4 gal 7 4 gal 5 3 gal the epoxy will be considerably shortened slower hardeners 206 207 209 will have a longer working life and should penetrate more 405 8 0 oz 9 qt 7 qt 6 qt than 205 Hardener before they begin to gel When the epoxy cures it 406 2 170z 1 3 qt Sat 5 at will retain all of its strength and effectiveness as a moisture barrier 406 7 ee 1 1 gal 3 0 at 1 7 at which we feel more than offsets any advantages gained by adding 406 B 10 0lb 27 0 gal 16 0gal 6 02. 002 898 WEST SYSTEM Epoxy How To DVD A compilation of three instructional videos demonstrating basic handling and advanced epoxy repair techniques Basic Application Techniques A guide to the optimum use of WEST SYSTEM epoxy products including epoxy safety and procedures for coating bonding and fairing Fiberglass Repair with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy Using WEST SYSTEM epoxy to make structural repairs on fiberglass boats including repairs to cored and non cored hulls and how to apply gelcoat over epoxy repairs Gelcoat Blister Repair with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy A guide for re pairing and preventing gelcoat blisters on fiberglass boats Analyzing the causes of blister formation preparing and dry ing fiberglass hulls and repairing and coating for moisture protection with WEST SYSTEM epoxy Interactive menus allow for easy navigation through these subjects DVD 59 minutes Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for specific WEST SYSTEM products are available at www westsystem com through WEST SYSTEM distributors or by contacting Gougeon Brothers Inc For additional in formation about the use or suitability of WEST SYSTEM prod ucts contact the Gougeon Technical Staff at 866 937 8797 www westsystem com Our website is a great resource for product information technical information such as MSDS how to videos cus tomer projects the latest updates and dealer information Search our extensive data base for articles on boat repair a
3. anisaHav G 5 Five Minute Adhesive An easy to use fast curing ep oxy system for quick repairs tooling and general bonding May be used in spot applica tions to hold parts in position while standard epoxy bonds cure Bonds to wood fiber glass and metal One to one mixture no pumps are re quired Cures in 3 5 minutes 865 4 4 fl oz resin 4 fl oz hard ener 865 16 16 fl oz resin 16 fl oz hardener Larger sizes avail able 16 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Repair Kits 105 K Fiberglass Boat Repair Kit Repair cracks and scrapes gelcoat blisters loose hardware delaminated decks and panels damaged keels and holes up to 1 diameter in solid laminates up to thick and smaller holes in thicker laminates Kit contains 8 pre measured packets of WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin 205 Fast Hardener 16 g 3 2 g 19 2 g of mixed epoxy per packet 4g of 406 Adhesive Filler 3g of 410 Fairing Filler 3 mixing cups 15 X15 of 12 oz fiber glass reinforcing fabric 1 reusable mixing stick applicator 1 12 cc syringe 2 coating brushes 3 pair of disposable neo prene gloves and complete handling and repair instructions 105 K 1 Kit 650 K Aluminum Boat Repair Kit Repair the most common problem with aluminum boats and canoes leaking seams and rivets Kit contains 4 fl oz G flex 650 A Resin 4 fl oz G flex 650 B Hardener 8 fl oz mixed epoxy 406 Adhesive Filler 2 reus able mixing sticks 2 12
4. For all 306 pumps Includes seals balls gaskets springs high rise tubes with ferrules and new resin and hardener res ervoirs with lids 1 Kit 309 High Capacity Gear Pump For use with 205 or 206 5 1 ratio Hardeners The 309 Gear Pump is designed and built by Gougeon Brothers for large projects and manufacturing operations The home builder and professional alike will enjoy the efficiency of this high volume pump With continuous rotation of the crank the metered resin and hardener can be deliv ered at up to five quarts per minute Positive shutoff prevents resin and hard ener loss through dripping spouts The convenient handle makes it easy to carry the pump to right where it s needed Stain less steel reservoirs hold two gallons of resin one gallon of hardener 1 ea 309 3 High Capacity Gear Pump Similar to 309 High Capacity Gear Pump described above For metering 105 Resin and 207 Special Clear or 209 Extra Slow 3 1 ratio Hardeners 1 ea 22 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Product Guide 420 Aluminum Powder 420 Aluminum Powder will increase the hardness and abra sion resistance of the coated surface and improve its mois ture resistance 420 provides limited protection from ultra violet light in areas that will not be protected with other coatings and can be used as a base for subsequent painting Cures to a metallic gray color Add to mixed resin hardener at the rate of 5 10 by volu
5. Thin film applications roll out and tip off smoothly requiring less sanding in preparation for finish coatings Professional and first time builders like 207 because it is reli able and easy to use Three coats or more can be applied in one day without additional surface preparation Fewer coats are required to fill fiberglass weave and in most cases the fi nal coating can be sanded the following day Boats can be built faster Builders also appreciate the excellent fiberglass wet out characteristics achieved with 105 207 yet it won t drain from vertical surfaces like the very slow curing low viscosity epoxies 105 207 has strong physical properties so it can be used as a structural adhesive for gluing and laminating It has excel lent compatibility with paints and varnishes An ultraviolet inhibitor in 207 helps provide a beautiful long lasting finish when used with quality UV filtering top coat Mix ratio 3 parts resin 1 part hardener Pot lite at 72 F 22 C sssr oe ow oe S 20 to 26 minutes Cure toasolidstate 10 to 15 hours Cure to working strength 1 to 4 days 60 F 16 C Minimum recommended temperature Storage Shelf life Store at room temperature Keep containers closed to prevent con tamination With proper storage resin and hardeners should remain usable for many years After a long storage verify the metering ac curacy of the pumps Mix a small test batch to assure pro
6. If you need to cover only your arms try these convenient sleeves Made of Tyvek 18 sleeves with elastic top and cuff Use with coverall and gloves for extra protection 838 2 2 pr Working cleanly In addition to gloves coveralls and sleeves there are a two other common yet essential items you can use to help contain epoxy and work more cleanly The User Manual calls for using paper towels to clean spills wipe up excess epoxy and remove contamination from bonding surfaces It is a good practice to always keep a roll of paper towels within reach be fore mixing a batch of epoxy For spill cleanup it doesn t matter what kind of paper towel you use For surface preparation we recommend Special Cleaners amp Tools 860 Aluminum Etch Kit A two step treatment for preparation of aluminum surfaces for bonding with epoxy Our research shows adhesion to aluminum is significantly improved with this process Also improves paint adhesion 860 8 two 1 4 pint bottles treats about 50 sq ft Stay clean and work safely It is much easier and safer to keep epoxy off your skin than it is to clean it off Gloves coveralls and sleeves help you stay clean plain white non printed towels as the ink may be a contaminant that can affect bonding It is also a good practice to use plastic sheeting 4 or 6 mil to protect floors and work surfaces from epoxy spills Use it to cover your epoxy mixing area and mask off areas of your project
7. Size B containers A package of extension tubes for Group Size A containers is included with the set Group Size C ex tension tubes are included in the 105 C Resin and in the 207 SC or 209 SC packages Set of 3 Metering scale f 320 Small Batch Epoxy Scale For batches smaller than one Mini Pump stroke the 320 scale accurately measures the correct ratio of resin and hard ener from 4 4 fl oz down to just a few drops of mixed prod uct The scale can also be used to confirm the accuracy of your WEST SYSTEM dispensing pumps and to consistently add pigments or other additives The scale co mes in a convenient kit for small projects The kit includes dispensing bottles 31 4 oz and 1 oz plastic mixing cups mix ing sticks and pipe cleaners 1 Kit Large Capacity Pumps 306 25 Metering Pump For metering larger quantities of 105 Resin and 205 or 206 5 1 ratio Hardeners The 306 25 Pump will re duce mixing time and waste on large projects A carrying handle allows you to move the pump where the work is Reser voirs hold one gallon of resin one quart of hard ener Dispenses approxi mately 0 5 fl oz of resin hardener per pump stroke about 1 qt per min ute Can be converted to a 3 1 ratio 1 ea 306 23 Metering Pump Similar to 306 25 Metering Pump described above For me tering 105 Resin and 207 Special Clear or 209 Extra Slow 3 1 ratio Hardeners Can be converted to 5 1 ratio 1 ea 306 Kit Rebuild Kit
8. applications it has excellent thin film character istics allowing it to flow out and self level without fish eye ing Multiple coats of a 105 epoxy create a superior mois ture barrier and a tough stable base for paints and varnishes Group size quantities and coating coverage WEST SYSTEM epoxy resin and hardeners are packaged in three Group Sizes For each container size of resin there is a corre sponding sized container of hardener When purchasing resin and hardener be sure both containers are labeled with the same Group Size letter A B or C PACKAGE SIZE QUANTITY Resin Hardener Group Group Size A Resin Hardener quantity quantity 205 A or 206 A 105 Resin is formulated without volatile solvents and does not shrink after curing It has a relatively high flash point and no strong solvent odor making it safer to work with than polyester or vinylester resins Resin viscosity is approxi mately 1000 centipoise cP at 72 F 22 C Refer to the Hardener Selection Guide for the most appro priate hardener for you application Estimated epoxy coverage for fabric application Fabric Fabric Saturation coat Fill coats Product number weight single fabric layer 2 3 coats required see page 24 per yd see page 10 see page 11 140 4z 29 ft lb 35 ft lb 142 602 20 ft lb 33 ft lb 729 731 732 733 9oz 13 ft lb 31 fb 145 1202 10 ft lb 28 ft lb 727 137 17 oz 8 ft Ib 26 ft lb 738 23 8
9. cc syringes 2 mixing cups 2 pair disposable neoprene gloves and complete handling and re pair instructions 650 K 1 Kit 655 K Plastic Boat Repair Kit Repair splits cracks and small holes in plastic canoes kayaks and other small boats Includes instructions for patching air leaks re bonding attachment points repairing delaminated transoms and damaged floors in inflatable boats Kit contains 4 5 fl oz G flex 655 A Resin 4 5 fl oz G flex 655 B Hardener 9 fl oz mixed epoxy 2 reusable mixing stick applicators 2 pair disposable neoprene gloves mixing palettes and complete handling and repair instructions 655 K 1 Kit 101 Handy Repair Pack Everything you need to complete small repairs around the boat shop or home The Handy Repair Pack contains two WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin 205 Fast Hardener packets and enough adhesive filler to complete a variety of coating and bonding operations Also included are a 2 X 10 piece of 9 oz fiberglass tape useful for patching reinforcing or abra sion resistance an application brush mixing stick pipe cleaner two cleaning pads and complete instructions The components can be mixed in the disposable package 101 1 Kit 101 6 Maxi Repair Pack The Maxi Repair Pack contains six WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin 205 Hardener packets fairing filler high density adhe sive filler a 4 X12 9 oz fiberglass tape two application brushes one syringe two pipe cleaners four mixing sticks one pai
10. e Junction T barbs 2 e Release Fabric 15 sq ft e Breather Fabric 15 sq ft e Vacuum Bag Film 15 sq ft e Vacuum Bag Sealant 25 e Kit instructions e 002 150 Vacuum Bagging Techniques see page 19 The following kit items are available separately 885 6 Venturi Vacuum Generator with Silencer 885 34 Vacuum Cups 3 4 I D Vacuum Tubing 20 885 5 0 30Hg Vacuum Gauge WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 29 Build Something Timely Bow Clock J R Beall Historic Modem 15 Model Battleship New Jersey Rob Neill Tenacious Jubilee Sailing Trust Wee Lassie Canoes Warren G Ibaugh WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Catalog number 002 950 g O pA ea al West System Inc p Bay City MI 48707 USA 2 o N westsystem com EA t 866 937 8797 gt E 2012 West System Inc WEST SYSTEM products are manufactured for West System Inc by Gougeon Brothers Inc Bay City MI 48707 USA M1012 09
11. ideal for ap plying layers of reinforcing fabrics 809 1 ea 810 Fillable Caulking Tubes For use with a standard caulking gun Great for injecting large amounts of epoxy laying a lengthy bead of epoxy or making fillets Can be refilled several times before epoxy be gins to cure Tubes can be refilled again after cured epoxy is popped out Holds approximately 10 fl oz 810 2 2 ea 810 24 24 ea Tool reusability Epoxy will not bond to many plastic tools because their glossy surface does not provide enough texture or tooth for epoxy to key into When cured flex the tool to loosen epoxy Thick films pop off easier than thin films As a tool gets scuffed and scratched from use it will become more difficult to pop the cured epoxy from the surface WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 27 Product Guide Skin Protection 832 Disposable Gloves Lightweight seamless neoprene gloves are more chemically resistant than latex gloves They provide excellent protec tion while retaining good finger sensitivity and dexterity and they are more puncture resistant than conventional dispos able gloves Large size fits most 832 4 4 pr 832 50 50 pr 836 Coverall We ve used these suits in our shop for many years Made of Tyvek spun bonded Olefin these suits are inexpensive enough to be disposable yet durable enough to be reused again and again In large and extra large 836 L 1 ea 836 XL 1 ea 838 Sleeves
12. strength Always make test samples to check for desired color and opaque ness and for proper cure None of these coloring additives provide UV resistance to the cured epoxy so limit their use to areas not ex posed to sunlight unless additional UV protection is applied WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 23 Product Guide Adhesive Fillers 403 Microfibers 403 Microfibers a fine fiber blend is used as a thickening additive that builds volume quickly and blends easily to cre ate a multipurpose adhesive especially for bonding wood Epoxy thickened with Microfibers has good gap filling qual ities while retaining excellent wetting penetrating capabil ity Cures to an off white color 404 High Density 404 High Density Filler is a thickening additive developed for maximum physical properties in hardware bonding where high cyclic loads are anticipated It can also be used for filleting and gap filling where maximum strength is nec essary Cures to an off white color 405 Filleting Blend This strong wood toned filler is good for use in glue joints and fillets on naturally finished wood It mixes easily with epoxy and has good gap filling properties It cures to a dark brown color and can be used to modify the color of other WEST SYSTEM fillers 406 Colloidal Silica 406 Colloidal Silica is a thickening additive used to control the viscosity of the epoxy and prevent epoxy runoff in verti cal and overhead joints 4
13. you want to protect Epoxy won t bond to plastic sheeting and will peel off when cured Use small pieces of plastic under clamps to avoid inadvertent bond ing Clear plastic packaging tape also works well to protect clamps tools and other surfaces you don t want epoxy to stick to 875 Scarffer A unique tool designed by boatbuilders for cutting accurate scarf joints in plywood up to thick Attaches easily to most circular saws and is easily removed Saw must have a base plate extension outside of the blade 2 or wider 1 ea saw not included 28 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Product Guide Vacuum Bagging Materials 879 Release Fabric Economical Release Fabric is a tough finely woven nylon fabric treated with a release agent It is used to separate the absorber breather and vacuum bag from the laminate in vac uum bagging operations Excess epoxy bleeds through and is peeled from the cured laminate along with the Release Fab ric It s also used in hand lay up applications to allow more squeegee pressure and protect the lay up from contamina tion Peels easily and leaves a smooth textured surface ready for bonding or finishing Not recommended for post cure temperatures over 120 F 49 C 879 2 60 wide x 2 yd roll 879 10 60 wide x 10 yd roll 879 18 60 wide x 9 sheet 881 Breather Fabric Breather Fabric is a lightweight polyester blanket that pro vides excellent air passage within t
14. 06 is a very strong filler that creates a smooth mixture ideal for general bonding and filleting It is also our most versatile filler Often used in combination with other fillers it can be used to improve the strength abrasion resistance and consistency of fairing compounds resulting in a tougher smoother surface Cures to an off white color 403 sea 405 WCROFIBERS moma a E LETING BLEND Sea NOMESVE PILE iee WET WT ia a ele ee erw een _ st lt n j Fairing Fillers 407 Low Density 407 Low Density Filler is a blended microballoon based filler used to make fairing putties that are easy to sand or carve Reasonably strong on a strength to weight basis Cures to a dark red brown color 410 Microlight 410 Microlight is the ideal low density filler for creating a light easily worked fairing compound especially suited for fairing large areas Microlight mixes with greater ease than 407 Low Density Filler or microballoons and is approxi mately 30 easier to sand It feathers to a fine edge and is also more economical for large fairing jobs Not recom mended under dark paint or other surfaces subject to high temperatures Cures to a light tan color Adhesive Fillers vs Fairing Fillers Fillers are used to thicken the basic resin hardener mixture for spe cific applications Each filler possesses a unique set of physical characteristics but they can be generally categorized as either Ad hes
15. Product Guide Overview of WEST SYSTEM WEST SYSTEM Based on 105 Epoxy Resin WEST SYSTEM epoxy is a versatile low viscosity epoxy system It is used for wooden boat building composite construction and re pairs that require high strength waterproof coating bonding and filling It readily wets out fabrics and porous materials and Is easily modified for a wide range of work Ing conditions and applications WEST SYSTEM epoxy is the world s most reliable and widely used ma rine epoxy G flex G flex Epoxy is an easy to use toughened epoxy designed to make structural bonds that ab sorb the stresses of ex traordinary expansion contraction shock and vibration Excellent ad hesive properties allow you to glue a wide range of materials Specialty Epoxies Sixto Six10 Adhesive gives you the strength and reli ability of a two part WEST SYSTEM epoxy with the convenience of a single part product Six10 is dis pensed with a standard caulking gun Non sag ging Six10 bonds tena ciously to wood metals fiberglass and concrete G5 G 5 Five Minute Adhe sive IS an easy to use ep oxy for quick repairs and general bonding Use it for making jigs and fix tures quickly and to hold parts in position while standard epoxy bonds cure An exceptionally strong and cost effective five minute epoxy Specialty Epoxies l G flex Epoxy G flex Epoxies are toughened resilient two part epoxies en g
16. abric Two layers at a 45 fiber orientation are held together by a light stitching Flat non crimped fibers yield reduced print through and higher stiffness than woven fabrics Ideal for repairs tabbing and reinforcing 727 10 4 wide x 10 roll 727 20 4 wide x 20 yd roll Glass Tape Versatile WEST SYSTEM 9 oz woven fabric tapes with bound edges are ideal for reinforcing chines hull deck corners and similar structural applications When bonded with WEST SYSTEM epoxy they provide additional tensile strength to resist hairline crack development and abrasion 729 10 2 wide x 10 roll 729 2 wide x 50 yd roll 731 3 wide x 50 yd roll 732 10 4 wide x 10 roll 732 4 wide x 50 yd roll 733 6 wide x 50 yd roll 737 Biaxial Fabric 17 oz non woven E glass fabric Two layers 45 fiber ori entation For composites repairs and reinforcing Achieves high fiber to resin ratio with hand wet out 737 20 50 wide X 20 yd roll 738 Biaxial Fabric 17 oz non woven E glass fabric Two layers 45 fiber ori entation The same as 737 fabric witha 75 oz sq ft mat back ing Approximately 23 8 oz sq yd total fabric weight 738 20 50 wide X 20 yd roll Glass Fabrics Woven glass fabrics are ideal for building composite lami nates and repairing fiberglass structures May also be used to provide an abrasion resistant covering for wooden struc tures When wet out the 4 and 6 oz fabrics become transpar ent allowing a c
17. aracteristics or cured phys pounds Use 300 Mini speed best suited for yourjob ical properties Or add one of four Pumps for convenient in the temperature range in WEST SYSTEM additives to provide and accurate metering which you are working specific coating properties CLEAR COATING and CLEAR FIBERGLASSING Hardener 205 for general use or 206 for extra working time warmer temperatures 209 for high temperatures 207 for clear finishes select a Group Size to match resin see detailed hardener descriptions page 21 300 Mini Pumps For convenient metering Filler thickener As needed 406 Adhesive Filler for gen eral structural bonding gap fill ing or 407 Fairing Filler for sandable surface filling fairing see detailed filler descrip tions page 24 Epoxy Resin page 20 93 Pigment Pigmented Undercoat Graphite Powder Low friction SPECIAL COATING page 23 L Application tools As needed Hardeners page 21 SURFACE FILLING 407 Low Density page 24 Light Structural Typical hardware products or recycled household items can be used for some application tools Use 800 Roller Covers for a smooth coating see detailed tool descriptions page 27 Instruction The publications shown on page 19 provide detailed in structions for building and re pair For additional help with spe cific projects contact the Gougeon technical staff 866 937 8797 toll free Colloidal Si
18. elcoat Blisters Diagnosis Repair amp Prevention This manual provides a thorough explanation of osmotic blistering and detailed illustrated instructions on effective laminate drying techniques repairing localized and severe interlaminate blister damage techniques for applying an ef fective epoxy barrier coat and more Softcover 52 pages 002 740 Final Fairing amp Finishing This guide takes you through the final steps of the building or repair process in detail Includes techniques for fairing and barrier coating as well as information on the character istics and types of finishing coatings Softcover 28 pages Supplemental Publications amp Technica 000 605 EPOXYWORKS FREE USA and Canada only Unlimited subscription to the semiannual magazine pub lished by Gougeon Brothers Inc Discusses boat building restorations repairs events interesting projects the latest techniques and helpful tips re lated to epoxy Articles highlight readers projects and news from our test labs Subscribe to EPOXYWORKS by writing or calling Gougeon Brothers or visit www westsystem com You can also view EPOXYWORKS on line at www epoxyworks com Product Guide 002 150 Vacuum Bagging Techniques A definitive guide to the principles and application of vac uum bagging techniques for laminating composite materials with epoxy Complete instructions describe various tech niques materials and equipment Softcover 52 pages
19. er coating properties Not intended for clear coating Mix TAO o a ow oo a ss 5 parts resin 1 part hardener Pot life at 72 F 22 C s ss G 4 20 to 25 minutes Cure to a solid state 2 622444 2 10 to 15 hours Cure to working strength 1 to 4 days 60 F 16 C Minimum recommended temperature 209 Extra Slow Hardener 209 Extra Slow Hardener is formulated for general coating and bonding applications in extremely warm and or humid conditions or when extended working time is desired at room temperature Provides approximately twice the work ing time of 206 Slow Hardener 105 209 forms a high strength moisture resistant solid with excellent bond ing and barrier coating properties Not intended for clear coating MIX fatio s amp 4 amp 3 parts resin 1 part hardener Pot lhteat Z2 F 22 0 uw eene a hws 40 to 50 minutes ar ISP iGS 2 ow 4am be 3 15 to 20 minutes Cure to a solid state at 72 F 22 C 20 to 24 hours at ISP 35 C amp earen 6 to 8 hours Cure to working strength at 72 F 4 to 9 days Minimum recommended temperature 70 F 21 C Clear Finish Hardener 207 Special Clear Hardener 207 Special Clear Hardener was developed for coating and fiberglass cloth application where an exceptionally clear moisture resistant clear carbon fiber or natural wood finish is desired 207 Hardener will not blush or turn cloudy in hu mid conditions
20. es Additives are blended with mixed epoxy to alter the physical prop erties of epoxy when used as a coating Additives can be used to al ter the color abrasion resistance or moisture resistance of cured epoxy Color Pigments WEST SYSTEM pigments are epoxy based liquid colorants used to tint the epoxy mixture to provide an even color base for the final finish system The colored surfaces also tend to highlight flaws and imperfections Cured pigmented epoxy surfaces are not a final finish surface but require an addi tional paint or UV filter coating for ultraviolet protection Add to the mixed resin hardener at a rate of approximately one teaspoon of pigment to 8 fl oz of epoxy More pigment will increase opaqueness and mixture viscosity One 4 fl oz bottle will tint approximately 11 2 gal of epoxy 501 White Pigment 4 fl oz 503 Gray Pigment 4 fl oz i stone __ Coloring epoxy For colors other than white or gray powdered pigments tempera paint colored tile grout aniline dyes and universal tinting pigment can be added to the epoxy mixture Acrylic paste pigments avail able from marine chandleries are also used to tint the mixture as long as they are specified for use with polyester or epoxy resin 423 Graphite Powder will color the epoxy black or impart darker shades to colors Generally coloring agents can be added to the mixed epoxy up to 5 by volume with minimal effect on the cured epoxy s
21. for a natural wood finish Product Guide HARDENER TEMPERATURE RANGE F CURE SPEEDS at room temp Room Temp POT LIFE WORKING CURE TO D 100g cupful TIME SOLID 40 50 60 70 380 90 100 thin film thin film minutes minutes hours 20 25 90 110 10 15 minutes minutes hours minutes hours hours Sas 20 26 100 120 10 15 minutes minutes hours Epoxy cures faster in warmer temperatures and in thicker applications Epoxy cures slower in cooler temperatures and in thinner applications General Purpose Harde 205 Fast Hardener 205 Fast Hardener is formulated for general coating and bonding applications at lower temperatures and to produce a rapid cure that develops its physical properties quickly at room temperature 105 205 forms a high strength mois ture resistant solid with excellent bonding and barrier coat ing properties Not intended for clear coating Mix ratio 5 parts resin 1 part hardener Pot life at 72 F 22 C ss ga c me cm 5 9 to 12 minutes Cure to a solid state lt 4 sso mw amp 6 to 8 hours Cure to working strength 1 to 4 days Minimum recommended temperature 40 F 4 C 206 Slow Hardener 206 Slow Hardener is formulated for general coating and bonding applications when extended working and cure time are needed or to provide adequate working time at higher temperatures 105 206 forms a high strength moisture re sistant solid with excellent bonding and barri
22. gal solvents to the epoxy s Low temperature considerations ales 4 0 07 A at wel When using WEST SYSTEM epoxy at low temperatures special pre 407 15 12 0 oz 1 7 qt 1 3 qt 1 0 qt cautions can be taken to assure maximum performance For de 407 B 14 0 Ib 6 0gal 48ga 3 7 gal tailed information on working with epoxy at low temperatures refer 410 2 ee 12at 9at ca to 000 915 Cold Temperature Bonding and Coating with Epoxy 410 7 5 0 oz 3 0 qt 24 qt 1 8 qt available from Gougeon Brothers See page 19 for information on 410 B 4 0 Ib 8 9 gal 1 2 gal 5 6gal this and other supplemental WEST SYSTEM publications WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 25 Product Guide Episize Reinforcing Mi Unidirectional Carbon Tapes Unidirectional 11 1 oz carbon fiber reinforcing tapes are used for selective reinforcement to improve tensile strength and stiffness in one direction while adding minimum thick ness and weight Fiber bundles are held in place by a polyes ter fill thread for easy handling and wet out 144 000 fibers per inch of tape width 702 12 11 2 wide x 12 roll 702 50 1 wide x 50 roll 703 12 3 wide x 12 roll 703 50 3 wide x 50 roll 713 Unidirectional Glass Tape Unidirectional 11 1 oz E glass fiber reinforcing tape is used to add strength in one direction but with less stiffness than carbon fiber Easy to handle and wet out 713 50 3 wide x 50 roll 727 Biaxial Tape Non woven 17 oz E glass f
23. has cured so the pan can be reused Elimi nates the need for liners 1 ea 803 Glue Brushes Handy disposable 12 X 6 glue application brushes with a metal handle These brushes are useful in a wide variety of small bonding and coating applications 803 12 12 ea 803 144 144 ea 804 Reusable Mixing Sticks A practical mixing application filleting and cleaning tool Squared beveled end reaches mixing pot corners for thor ough mixing and blending in fillers and for cleaning up ex cess epoxy Use rounded end to shape 3 radius fillets Cured epoxy pops off easily so they can be reused many times 4 wide x 51 2 804 8 8 ca 804 60 60 ea Poly Mixing Pots Cured epoxy pops out of these heavy duty reusable plastic mixing pots Convenient batch sizes for most projects Pots are calibrated to help mix larger batches 805 16 oz pot 1 ea 806 32 oz pot 1 ea 807 Syringes Reusable syringes that can be loaded with epoxy mixture for injecting into tight spots Ideal for hardware bonding and small repairs Holds 12cc about 0 4 fl oz 807 2 2 ea 807 12 12 ea 808 Flexible Plastic Spreader Flexible reusable 31 2 x 6 double edged spreader for flow coating fairing filling and applying fabrics 808 2 2 ca 808 12 12 ea 809 Notched Spreader Stiff 4 x 4 plastic spreader with 4 3 and notches on three sides for quickly applying thickened epoxy at a con stant rate over large areas Thin straight edge is
24. he vacuum envelope while it absorbs excess epoxy 881 10 45 wide Xx 10 yd roll 882 Vacuum Bag Film Clear heat stabilized modified nylon resin film Can be used at temperatures up to 350 F 176 C for typical com posite cure cycle times A tough stretchable film for high vacuum pressures 882 20 60 wide X 20 yd roll 883 Vacuum Bag Sealant Mastic tape sealant for airtight seals between vacuum bags and molds Easy to work around difficult angles patching small leaks in the vacuum system Y wide X 25 roll Harness the atmosphere Vacuum Bagging is a clamping system used for laminating a wide range of fabrics core materials and veneers It uses atmospheric pressure to deliver firm even clamping pressure over the entire sur face area of a composite part or repair regardless of the material or materials being laminated By laminating over simple molds com posites can be molded into an endless variety of functional shapes 885 Vacuum Bagging Kit A complete starter kit for room temperature repairs and small laminating projects up to 13 square feet The 885 6 Vacuum Generator develops over 20 inches Hg mercury of vacuum 10 psi at 4 SCFM and is designed to run off of conventional shop air compressors delivering at least 65 psi at 3 5 SCFM continuously Some item specifications may vary Kit includes e Venturi Vacuum Generator with Silencer e Vacuum Cups 3 44 I D Vacuum Tubing 20 e 0 30Hg Vacuum Gauge
25. ineered for a superior grip to metals plastics glass ma sonry fiberglass and wet and difficult to bond woods Make structural bonds that absorb the stresses of expansion contraction shock and vibration Easy to use 1 1 mix ratio gives you 46 minute pot life and a long open or working time of 75 minutes at room temperature Reaches an initial cure in 3 4 hours and a workable cure in 7 10 hours Available in two consistencies G flex 650 Epoxy is a versatile easily modified liquid epoxy It comes in the Aluminum Boat Repair Kit and individually 650 8 4 fl oz resin 4 fl oz hardener 650 32 16 fl oz resin 16 fl oz hardener Larger sizes available G flex 655 Epoxy Adhesive is a convenient pre thickened ep oxy It comes in the Plastic Boat Repair Kit and individually 655 20T 1 qt resin 1 qt hardener 655 2G 1 gal resin 1 gal hardener Larger sizes available Six10 Epoxy Adhesive A two part thickened epoxy ad hesive in a convenient self me tering cartridge For perma nent waterproof structural gap filling and gluing Bonds to wood fiberglass metals and masonry With the included 600 Static Mixer attached you can dispense fully mixed adhe sive right where you need it us ing a standard caulking gun Working time is 42 minutes at 72 F cures to a solid in 5 6 hours and takes high loads in 24 hours 610 190 ml resin hardener cartridge 600 2 Static Mixers only 2 ea 600 12 Static Mixers only 12 ea O S
26. ive high density or Fairing low density Adhesive filler mixtures cure to a strong hard to sand plastic use ful in structural applications like bonding filleting and hardware bonding Fairing filler mixtures cure to light easily sandable material that is generally used for cosmetic or surface applications like shaping filling or fairing Seal all faired surfaces with epoxy before painting The Filler Selection Guide on the following page compares the suitability of fillers for various uses The Filler Buying Guide gives package sizes and quantities for various consistencies 24 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Product Guide Filler Information Filler Selection Guide FAIRING FILLERS Lowest density Easiest sanding 403 405 407 410 Microfibers Filleting Blend Low Density Microlight ADHESIVE FILLERS ipti re Highest it Uses Use description desired characteristics Ighest density Resin Hardener mixture thickened with a Filler Highest strength 404 High Density Colloidal Silica 406 Bonding Hardware Increased fastener interface and hardware load capability maximum strength kkk kkk kkk ae ae S a structurel gap flerstengtigep fling OR a structural brace between parts smoothness strength A KAAK tok Ak akk aE sheets and cores gap fling stength Ko oto tok te Fairing Fill low areas and void
27. lear natural wood finish Perfect for strip per canoes May be painted or varnished 740 10 4 oz 50 wide x 10 yd roll 740 20 4 oz 50 wide X 20 yd roll 742 10 6 oz 60 wide x 10 yd roll 742 20 6 oz 60 wide X 20 yd roll 745 10 12 oz 60 wide x 10 yd roll 745 20 12 oz 60 wide x 20 yd roll 745 30 12 oz 30 X 30 sheet Estimating the number of reinforcing fabric layers To determine the number of fabric layers required to achieve a specific laminate thickness divide the thickness desired by the Single Layer Thickness of the tape or fabric you intend to use il Layer i i i i i i i Se eae Average of multiple layers applied by hand lay up 26 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Product Guide Application Tools 800 Roller Covers These thin polyurethane foam covers are the only roller cov ers recommended for epoxy application The thin foam al lows you to control film thickness avoid drips and runs and get a smoother coating The 7 covers can be cut for smaller jobs narrow strips and tight areas Cut segments make ideal tipping brushes 800 2 2 ea Cut into segments for tipping off freshly applied coats of epoxy Cut covers into narrower widths to coat smaller areas 801 HD Roller Frame 3 caged roller frame holds 7 full width covers and covers cut to narrower widths 1 ea 802 Roller Pan Heavy duty flexible plastic roller pan allows you to pop out epoxy after it
28. lica General Structural Filleting Blend Wood Toned GLUING and GAP FILLING High Density page 24 High Load Microfibers General Wood PRODUCTS APPLICATIONS 18 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 002 The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction Decades of experience building with wood and epoxy are compiled in this classic on wood epoxy boatbuilding Exten sive chapters on lofting safety tools and construction meth ods are described with the aid of hundreds of detailed illus trations and photographs This Sth edition includes about 20 new and updated material and a revised layout for eas ier navigation Used as a textbook in boatbuilding schools Over 100 000 copies in print Hardcover 406 pages 002 970 Wooden Boat Restoration amp Repair This manual shows you how to do professional level repairs and renovations that dramatically extend the life of your wooden boat Dry rot repairs structural frame repairs and plank repairs using modern products and techniques are among the many solutions covered in this fully illustrated manual Softcover 80 pages 002 550 Fiberglass Boat Repair amp Maintenance This is a complete illustrated guide to a variety of fiberglass repair problems including detailed instructions on repairing cracks and holes delamination rot and keel damage It also covers fairing keels hardware bonding finishing and install ing teak veneers Softcover 96 pages 002 650 G
29. me or 1 tablespoons per 8 fl oz of epoxy 10 strokes each of resin and hardener from 300 Mini Pumps 36 oz of 420 will modify up to five gallons of mixed epoxy 420 36 36 oz 422 Barrier Coat Additive A proprietary blend designed to improve cured epoxy s mois ture exclusion effectiveness 422 is used as a barrier coating ad ditive to help prevent gelcoat blistering in polyester fiberglass boat hulls 422 also increases the epoxy s abrasion resistance Cures to a light gray color Add to mixed resin hardener at the rate of 15 to 20 by vol ume or 3 tablespoons per 8 fl oz of epoxy 32 oz of 422 will modify one B group of epoxy 422 16 16 oz 423 Graphite Powder 423 Graphite Powder is a fine black powder that can be mixed with WEST SYSTEM epoxy to produce a low friction exterior coating with increased scuff resistance and durabil ity Epoxy graphite is commonly used as a low load low speed bearing surface and as a coating on rudders and centerboards or on the bottoms of racing craft that are dry sailed It does not provide antifouling qualities The ep oxy graphite mixture can also be used in teak deck construc tion to simulate the look of traditional seams and to protect the epoxy from sunlight Cures to a black color Add to mixed resin hardener at the rate of 10 by volume or 1 tablespoons per 8 fl oz of epoxy 5 7 oz of 423 will mod ify one B group of epoxy 423 12 oz Additives for special coating properti
30. nd construction techniques and materials home and architec ture building and restoring vehicles of every kind and the arts WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 19 Product Guide WEST SYSTEM epoxy will cure to a high strength plastic solid at room temperatures when you mix specific proportions of liq uld epoxy resin and hardener This highly moisture resistant plastic adheres to a wide range of materials making it ideal for projects that require water and chemical resistence and strong physical properties for structural bonding Select from a range of hardeners and additives that allow you to tailor the mixture s handling characteristics and the physical properties of the cured epoxy to suit your working conditions and specific coating or bonding application Epoxy Resin 105 Epoxy Resin 105 Resin is a clear low viscosity liquid epoxy resin Formu lated for use with one of four WEST SYSTEM hardeners it can be cured in a wide temperature range to form a high strength solid with excellent moisture resistance 105 Epoxy Resin when mixed at the proper ratio with a WEST SYSTEM hardener is an excellent adhesive It is de signed specifically to wet out and bond to wood fiber fiber glass reinforcing fabrics foam other composite materials and a variety of metals 105 Resin based epoxy will bridge gaps and fill voids when modified with WEST SYSTEM fillers and can be sanded and shaped when cured With roller
31. oz 5 ft Ib 20 ft lb includes 20 waste factor see chart below for Group Size mixed quantity in pounds COATING COVERAGE Mixed quantity Saturation coat porous surfaces Buildup coats non porous surfaces Dacre 1 2 qt 1 15 L 90 105 ft 120 135 ft pt 20 L 8 5 10m2 2 ee on 2 87 Ib 8 5 10m2 11 12 5 m 1 qt 94 L 2 40 Ib alse i 1 3qt 1 26L 90 105 ft 120 135 ft 2 2 3 1 Ib 9 10 m 11 13 m E Bb atl a1 D 1 2 gal 4 55 L 350 405 ft a 2 2 aes a 11 36 Ib 32 37 m 43 48 m 98 gal 3 74 L 9 50 Ib E ETI 1 3 gal 4 98 L 370 430 ft 490 550 ft i 2 a 2 soe 12 25 Ib 35 40 m 45 50 m rv gal 2581 5 29 gal 20 L 1530 1785 ft 2040 2300 ft i lt 2 n 2 ack Ape 50 02 Ib 142 165 m2 190 213 m 4 35 gal 16 47 L 41 82 Ib tSn a 5 8 gal 21 9 L 1675 1955 ft 2235 2520 ft i 7 ne 53 82 Ib 155 180 m 207 233 m 20 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide Hardener Selection Guide Select a hardener for its intended use and USES Resin Hardener HARDENER for the cure speed 205 Fast cure General bonding fabric best suited for your application and barrier coating job in the temperature 206 Slow cure General bonding fabric range in which you application and barrier coating are working 9 Extra Slow cure General bonding 09 fabric application barrier coating Clear fabric application and clear 207 8i coating
32. per curing Over time 105 Resin will thicken slightly and will therefore require extra care when mixing Repeated freeze thaw cycles during stor age may cause crystallization of 105 Resin Warm resin to 125 F and stir to dissolve crystals Hardeners may darken with age but physical properties are not af fected by color If clear finishing be aware of a possible color shift if very old and new hardeners are used on the same project WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 21 Product Guide Metering Pumps 7 300 Mini Pump Set 300 Mini Pumps are designed for convenient and accurate metering of Group Size A B and C WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin based epoxy The 300 Mini Pump Set contains one resin pump and two hardener pumps Pumps mount directly on the resin and hardener containers and eliminate the mess involved with measuring by weight or volume 300 Mini Pumps are calibrated to deliver the proper work ing ratio with one full pump stroke of resin for each one full pump stroke of hardener 105 205 206 pumps deliver ap proximately 0 8 fl oz of resin hardener with one full stroke of each pump 105 207 209 pumps deliver approximately 0 9 fl oz of resin hardener with one full stroke of each pump Made of durable polypropylene the pumps give years of de pendable service Read and follow the priming ratio verifi cation and operating instructions that come with the pumps As packaged the pumps are ready to install on the Group
33. r of disposable gloves four cleaning pads mixing cups and illustrated instructions 101 6 1 Kit Product Guide 101 T Six resin hardener packets only Each pre measured packet contains 16g of 105 Resin and 3 2g of 205 Fast Hard ener 19 2g or 0 56 fl oz of mixed epoxy Pack of 6 WEST SYSTEM User Manual amp Product Guide 17 Product Guide YYEGS TT WEST SYSTEM epoxy products make up a versatile epoxy system that can be used for everything SYSTEMA from basic long lasting repairs to the construction of high performance composite structures Select the products that allow you to tailor the epoxy to your working conditions and application Product Selection This Product Application Overview shows how bonding filling and coating applications Getting Started are related to combinations of specific products This is a basic epoxy tool kit a list Start with 105 Epoxy Mix with one of four WEST Add one of six WEST SYSTEM of the most commonly used prod Resin the basic in SYSTEM Hardeners Se fillers to thicken the mixture as ucts for general repair and con gredient of all WEST lect a hardener for its in needed Select a filler for its han struction You can add to or mod ify the list as your job requires Refer to the Product Guide for de tailed product information L 105 Epoxy Resin Select Group Size A B or C AE see coverage chart page 20 SYSTEM epoxy com tended use and for the cure dling ch
34. s with an easily sanded iz na tok ver er eee surface filler fairing compound sandability gap filling Filler suitability for various uses xxx 4 amp exCcellent X very good good fair no stars not recommended Selecting Fillers As a rule use higher density fillers when bonding higher den sity materials such as hardwoods and metals Any of the adhe sive fillers are suitable for most bonding situations Your choice of a filler for general use may be based on the handling charac teristics you prefer Fillers may also be blended to create mix tures with intermediate characteristics Supplemental epoxy info m Thinning epoxy There are epoxy based products specifically designed to penetrate and reinforce rotted wood These products basically an epoxy thinned with solvents do a good job of penetrating wood But the solvents compromise the strength and moisture barrier properties of the epoxy WEST SYSTEM epoxy can be thinned with solvents for greater penetration but not without the same compromise in strength and moisture resistance Acetone and lacquer thinner Filler Buying Guide Approximate mixed epoxy required to produce a catsup may onnaise or peanut butter consistency for the various sized filler products at 72 F Mixtures may require more filler less epoxy at higher temperatures See Figure 4 on page 5
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