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Bonding PVC Plastic with Epoxy - Epoxyworks
Occasionally our customers ask about using WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy to bond PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic to another surface. Typically, traditional epoxy doesn’t adhere well to many …
Thinning WEST SYSTEM Epoxy - Epoxyworks
Thinning epoxy means lowering its viscosity (see table above). Low-viscosity epoxy flows better, is easier to roll or brush, saturates fiberglass fabric quickly, and penetrates more deeply and …
Applying Epoxy on Vertical Surfaces - Epoxyworks
Epoxy can run on vertical surfaces in cooler temperatures, too. Cooling epoxy slows the cure process, giving it more time to sag or run. It’s also harder to roll on a thin film in cooler …
Penetrating epoxy: legend or myth? - Epoxyworks
WEST SYSTEM Epoxy, as well as other full solids epoxy adhesives, penetrate deep enough to force wood failure in both tensile adhesion and shear stress tests. Maximum Penetration Over …
Disposable Gloves - Epoxyworks
Disposable gloves are the most convenient and economical hand protection for use with epoxy, but they do have limitations. One challenge is finding the right disposable glove that will stand …
Yellow Glue VS Epoxy - Epoxyworks
When should you use yellow glue and when should you use WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy? A look at when one is a better choice than the other, and why.
Gluing Plastics with G/flex Epoxy - Epoxyworks
The table above shows the average adhesion achieved by G/flex 655 Epoxy to various plastics with different surface prep. In many cases, the adhesion is not enough to exceed the strength …
Why Choose WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy? - Epoxyworks
WEST SYSTEM Epoxy’s 105 System of products is amazingly versatile. Buying separate laminating resin, adhesive, barrier coat resin, and fairing compounds is unnecessary. All …
Avoiding Surface Contamination - For Good Adhesion - Epoxyworks
Epoxy surfaces that are still tacky may be bonded to or coated with epoxy without washing or sanding. Before applying coatings other than epoxy (paints, bottom paints, varnishes, …