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Subject:Re: West Systems G-flex: plastic repair
From:Kai Mei
Date:Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:23:41 -0400

Sounds great... funny thing my AC duct needs lots repair as well. Did
you buy it online?

On Oct 15, 2007, at 4:30 PM, Joe Federici wrote:

> This is a new type of epoxy made by west systems for plastic,
> marketed for kayak and canoe repairs. It will also harden in water.
> THe products been on the market since July but just now showing up in
> marine stores.
>
> I used some this weekend to repair the corners of the late model
> overhead AC duct and it worked out really well. If you've got some
> plastic repairs I would highly recommend it. You can buy it a kit
> form from West marine for about 20.00. It will will work with any of
> the west systems fillers and can be tinted.
>
> If anyone wants to see a picture I took some before I sanded it.
>
> JFF
>
>
>
> Here's what west systems has to say.
>
> 650-8 G/flex Epoxy
> A toughened, versatile, liquid epoxy for permanent waterproof bonding
> of fiberglass, ceramics, metals, plastics, damp and difficult-to-bond
> woods. With a modulus of elasticity of 150,000 PSI, it is a bit more
> flexible than standard epoxies and polyester, but much stiffer than
> adhesive sealants. This gives G/flex the ability to make structural
> bonds that can absorb the stress of expansion, contraction, shock and
> vibration. It is ideal for bonding dissimilar materials. It can be
> modified with West System fillers and additives, and used to wet-out
> fiberglass tapes and fabrics. Mixed at a 1:1 ratio, G/flex gives you
> 45 minutes of working time at room temperature. It reaches an initial
> cure in 7 to 10 hrs and full cure in 24 hrs. Click for more
> information. (8 fl. oz. / 236 mL)
>
> http://www.westsystem.com/