: I did some testing for them recently on their new formulations. The 51 cure
: is just about the same as West System 105 resin and they have both a slow
: and fast hardener. I really couldn't tell any difference and I've used
: West system for years. The cost here in Canada is significantly lower than
: West. There is also a 31 cure coming in the near future. By the way the 51
: refers to the mix ratio. The new 31 formulation is primaraly a coating
: resin with properties similar to West 105 with the 207 hardener.
: Industrial Formulators was started here in British Columbia and was bought by
: System Three about a year or so ago. I used IF resins in the manufacturing
: company I owned and always was satisfied with their products.
Thanks for the response. Would you use the 51 or the 31 for a stripper as the sole product? I have been using West Systems 105 with 207 hardner) I have two canoes to repair as test projects (both replacing all the outer glass, one with 4 oz, one with six oz) and would not mind trying the product if there was a reasonable chance of success. For these boats, if it clouded, it would not be a big deal but it would have to stand shop temperatures which would range from 60 - 70 (well maybe 50 when I'm lazy with the wood and the night is cold). Important considerations would be adhesion and strength. I would like to use the one which mostly likely work for my next kayak and that would have to be clear. Also, for Richard, thanks for the supplier but I've been able to do better bringing it over the border from Montana -- significantly less than either Vancouver or Calgary.
thanks
don