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Re: Epoxy: I bought the WS 205 hardener....
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 4/14/2006, 2:23 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: I bought the WS 205 hardener.... (Oliver L)

: ...is this the wrong choice? At this point I have no idea what I am doing, I
: wanted to fill cracks and holes before I finish fairing and glue on my
: stems. I went to the local marina and bought West System Epoxy, 205
: hardener and some silica. They have four hardeners,I wasn't expecting
: that, so I read the curing temps and went with fast hardening(since it's
: still kind of cool here these days).
: Is this the wrong choice? After getting home I did a quick search and didn't
: see anybody using this hardener.

For gluing 205 is the good stuff. If you want to wet out glass and have it stay clear, 207 is the appropriate hardener from West Systems.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: I bought the WS 205 hardener....
Oliver L -- 4/14/2006, 2:20 pm
Re: Epoxy: I bought the WS 205 hardener....
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/14/2006, 2:23 pm
Re: Epoxy: I bought the WS 205 hardener....
Oliver L -- 4/14/2006, 2:41 pm
Re: Epoxy: I bought the WS 205 hardener....
Glen Smith -- 4/14/2006, 4:53 pm