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by Rachael Geerts – GBI Composite Materials Engineer The 105 System is designed with a flexible, mix-and-match approach, like a chemistry set, allowing you to tailor formulations to your specific needs. Starting with the WEST SYSTEM® 105 Epoxy Resin® as a base, cure speed or clarity is determined by hardener selection, and viscosity can be […]
The age-old question regarding the order of operations when performing a fiberglass patch repair—does the largest or the smallest patch go down first? By Avery Jorgensen—GBI Composite Materials Engineer When performing a repair on a fiber reinforced laminate, which goes down first—The biggest patch or the smallest? Since this article is longer than a couple […]
WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy is—as the name states—an epoxy resin system. Epoxy is easy to use, has excellent properties, and is the go-to choice for repairs, high-performance composites, and wooden boat building. However, mass production boats are primarily built with polyester. Let’s take a look at WEST SYSTEM Epoxy compared to polyester resin to understand why.
“There are so many. How do I choose?” WEST SYSTEM offers six different fillers—why so many? When is it critical to use a specific one? What are the differences? Let’s explore the details of WEST SYSTEM Fillers and discuss how they function. Understanding these products will enable you to take advantage of the versatility inherent […]
