There are many resources within this site to help you make a choice. In particular please explore the Product Information section for numerous relevant pdfs.

Use no more than a ratio of 10% by volume of the Styrene Monomer for thinning, as higher concentrations will degrade the resin's properties. Do NOT use with epoxy.

You can use fiberglass instead of the provided polyester skin, but we don't recommend it. While fiberglass requires less maintenance, it is actually more fragile than the skin that comes with the kit. The polyester skin will flex when it comes in contact with another object, whereas the fiberglass may crack and require extensive repair at home. If the polyester skin does get a hole in it, it is easy to do a field fix and continue on your way.

No, epoxy resin is only needed when the foam inside the surfboard is exposed. In other words, when you can see and touch the foam. If you have a small ding in an area like the nose or tail where the XTR foam is exposed, you don't have to repair it. It will not change color or gain any weight due to the closed cell foam. The water will not penetrate the surfboard. You will only need to fix this small ding for cosmetics and for safety.

Permanent damage can result if a resin system is used in any kind of a paint sprayer. However, TAP sells the perfect answer, a GelCoat and Resin Spray Cup Gun.

Answer: NO! The resin used in swimming pools must be protected by gelcoat or the resin will wear away within 4-7 years causing chaulking and cobalting. This must be avoided at all costs. Gelcoat cannot be applied to polyester resin because it will delaminate in less than a year. Only the highest quality resin will accept gelcoat and last for 20 to 30 years.

Helpful Hints For Resins on page 3 of the Product Bulletin Introduction To Fiberglassing gives a tip on how to extend the working time of a mixed resin. Also, look under Product Information section as gel time is present for many of the listed resins. Remember that higher temperature means a shorter working time.

We can analyze lead in PPM level by use of ICP method. We will however have to standardize the method for your organic sample and therefore we will undertake your job only if you have a regular requirement and number of samples to be tested are at least 3 or 4 in every lot.

detailed in the Technical Bulletins which can be found on this website, various "hybrid" polymer compositions can be prepared using KiON polysilazanes. Any one version of such a "hybrid" polymer often represents an optimization of certain performance characteristics at the expense of others. The value of any given KiON polymer hybrid is thus extremely application dependent and relies heavily on the complimentary organic starting materials which are employed.

We use System Three Epoxy. It tolerates varied conditions better than other brands we have tested. System III is less sensitive to moisture and humidity and cures in a wider temperature range than its competitors. If you prefer using another brand, we will sell you the kit without epoxy. No problem.

Epoxy coatings are mainly used because of their outstanding chemical resistance, durability, low porosity and high bonding strength. KLASS KOTE epoxy coating will bond with almost all properly prepared surfaces. It will provide an attractive, long-lasting, chemically resistant, strong bonding, and a highly decorative film. See results from Dave Platt's (Mr. Scale) testing of KLASS KOTE on the Test Results page.

We use marine epoxy with a non blushing clear coating hardener. We use this resin hardener combination for its outstanding clarity, exception all low blushing characteristics and superior flexibility with high bond strength. The pump set (included in the kit) takes all the guesswork (and mess) out of mixing epoxy. You can be secure knowing that you are building with the best!

Laminating resin is greenish blue in color and is the basic first coat of resin; it is used to adhere the cloth to the blank (this resin will only dry tacky and not sandable!) Sanding or hot coat resin or filler coat is almost the same thing; it is lam resin with surfacing agent (styrene monomer and paraffin wax) mixed in. Paint it on the laminated surfboard to fill the fiberglass weave and make the board sandable. Gloss/finish Resin is pink in color and is the final coat of resin.

Resin is nothing more than a 2 part mixture of liquids. But when combined at a ratio of 50% - 50% you get a hard durable product. Bowls and figurines just to name a few. They use a mold for products inwhich they pour the resin mixture into and it hardens very quickly. Almost destructable and yet light weight these make very nice fountain bowls & fignurines.Taken care of properly they will give you years of enjoyment.

You can - but you will loose all adhesive strength. At cone 04 what you have left is a white brittle material that is the alumina and silica in the epoxy, left after the resins burn off. It is meant to be used as a post-firing repair material.

The consensus of our most experienced members is that Titebond and hot hide glue work just fine, but they caution that you should glue the fresh joint immediately, and not let the wood sit unglued after you plane your joint.

Most of the time we see electrocoating being applied for one of two reasons. As a primer for other top coatings or as a single protective coating for components. Examples of the latter are under-body or under-hood automotive or other equipment components. Epoxy will perform best for these purposes. However, epoxy will form a chalk film on the surface if it is exposed to the ultraviolet rays from sunlight for a relatively short period of time.

It is recommended for those thin film applications for repairing, bonding, sealing, filling and many other applications where a thinner material is required. For larger gaps, crack, and areas to be filled, sealed or repaired use our A + B?epoxy putty.

It is possible, but we don't recommend it. Polyester is more flexible, stronger, and has a proven history of success with our products. Also, be aware that some fiberglass tape and fabric is asphalt impregnated and will not work well with water-borne products.