WeKnow Epoxy
At Pro Marine Store, we sell only WEST SYSTEM® epoxy Products, as they combine quality with ease of use and excellent product guides, as shown here.
WEST SYSTEM® epoxy is a versatile product, suitable for a wide range of repair, maintenance and construction applications. Our online guide outlines basic and advanced epoxy techniques to help support your project. It provides guidance on many techniques from mixing ingredients to applying the final coat.
To achieve a high-strength epoxy solid, it is essential to measure the quantities of resin and hardener carefully and mix the components thoroughly together.
Three factors determine the open and cure time of an epoxy mix: the hardener cure speed, the temperature of the epoxy and the volume of the epoxy mixed.
Once you have correctly metered and mixed your epoxy resin and hardener, add fillers and additives to adapt the mixture for many more applications.
Whether you are bonding, fairing or applying fabrics, thorough surface preparation is key to the success of the application and end result.
After preparing the surfaces and mixing the epoxy, the vital bonding stage is where your project will really start to come together.
Screws and other threaded fasteners can be installed with WEST SYSTEM epoxy to dramatically improve the load carrying capacity of the fastener and, effectively, the strength of a joint.
Once you have assembled your components and bonded them together, it is time to apply a protective barrier coat to prepare the structure for final finishing.
The WEST SYSTEM range includes a number of reinforcing fabrics suitable for further strengthening and protecting the structure.
After major structural assembly has been completed, final fairing can be accomplished easily with WEST SYSTEM epoxy and low-density fillers.
Once the final coat has cured overnight, it is time to wash and abrade the surface to prepare for the final finish.
Add final finish coatings to your structure to provide UV protection, extra moisture resistance and more durability.
Epoxy can be used under cold weather conditions. However, a few special application techniques and simple precautions should be employed to ensure that the epoxy performs well in cold weather in the long-term.
Six10 is a WEST SYSTEM speciality epoxy that is sold in cartridges for easy ‘point and shoot’ convenience. It has its own unique handling characteristics users should be aware of.
WEST SYSTEM®: USER MANUAL & PRODUCT GUIDE
Essential for the first-time WEST SYSTEM epoxy user, this manual covers in detail epoxy handling, safety and basic techniques used in most building and repair projects. It includes complete product descriptions and a troubleshooting guide.
WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION & REPAIR
An illustrated guide to restore the structure, improve the appearance, reduce the maintenance and prolong the life of wooden boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes information on dry rot repair, structural framework repair, hull and deck planking repair, hardware installation with epoxy and protective coating.
FIBREGLASS BOAT REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
A complete guide to repair fibreglass boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes illustrated procedures for structural reinforcement, deck and hull repair, hardware installation, keel repair and teak deck installation.
GELCOAT BLISTERS: DIAGNOSIS, REPAIR & PREVENTION
A guide for repairing and preventing gelcoat blisters in fibreglass boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes an analysis of the factors that contribute to blister formation and illustrated steps for preparation, drying, repairing and coating for moisture protection.
FINAL FAIRING & FINISHING
Techniques for fairing wood, fibreglass and metal surfaces. Includes fairing tools, materials and a general guide to finish coatings.
VACUUM BAGGING TECHNIQUES
A step-by-step guide to vacuum bag laminating, a technique for clamping wood, core materials and synthetic composites bonded with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Discusses theory, moulds, equipment and techniques used to build composite structures.
WEST SYSTEM EPOXY’S OTHER USES
An introduction to some of the more common non-marine uses of epoxy. Most of these suggestions deal with home repair and architectural restoration.
GLASS FIBRE BOAT REPAIR KIT INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions from the WEST SYSTEM 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit. which includes illustrated step by step instructions on how to complete 4 simple GRP repairs using the kit.
GUIDE FOR HANDLING AND USING G/FLEX® EPOXY
Instructions for handling G/flex epoxy and basic techniques. Sample projects include repair to plastic canoes and kayaks, wooden boats, and household and sporting equipment. Also included are tips on gluing to wet surfaces and gluing underwater, joining wood, gluing in fasteners, and blending epoxies.
GUIDE TO SHEATHING WITH WEST SYSTEM EPOXY
This short guide answers many of the frequent questions about sheathing with epoxy, while illustrating how simple the operation is and most importantly, how to select the right materials in the correct quantities.
