Description
EPOXY PUTTY MARINE is a 2 component, hand kneadable, epoxy putty that mixes to provide permanent repairs to damp, wet and underwater applications. It may be applied underwater, in either fresh or salt water. It is supplied in the form of a concentric stick with the curing agent encapsulated in the contrasting colour base material. EPOXY PUTTY MARINE when mixed it sets to a hard, “fiberglass white” material which can be drilled, tapped, machined or filed as required.
ADVANTAGES
- Humid and underwater applications
- Extra strong
- Rapid set
- Easy application
- Suitable for a variety of materials
- Temperature resistant (120oC )
- Water resistant
- Sandable, paintable and machinable
- Fills uneven breaks
- Withstands rough handling
- Will not rust
- 100% solid content
- Solvent free
APPLICATIONS
EPOXY PUTTY MARINE moulds to permanently patch dents, scratches, cuts, gouges and holes in fibreglass, metal, wood, ceramics and other surfaces. It is ideal for repairs of boat decks and hulls, fittings, pipes, electrical connections, leaking gaskets, non - potable water tanks, tackle box, tubs, battery cases, sinks, toilet basins, spas, hot tubs, pools etc. It is ideal for emergency repairs.
Specifications
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Coverage:
acording to application
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Thinning:
no
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Initial bonding:
20 - 30 minutes 20oC
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Final bonding:
24 hours 20oC
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Exterior use
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Interior use
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Application temperature:
10oC - 35oC
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Cleaning:
with soap and water. Cured material residues can usually be removed mechanically
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Instructions for use
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
- In order to achieve optimum adhesion, make sure surfaces are clean and free from dust, corrosion, dirt, grease and other contamination. Scuffing or sanding the surface prior to cleaning helps to ensure a good bond.
- Wearing gloves twist or cut off the required amount.
- To mix, knead with fingers for at least one minute or until it is a uniform dark grey colour.
- If mixing is difficult, warm to room temperature or slightly above.
- Press the putty onto the prepared surface within 5-10 mins of mixing.
- If it is being used as an adhesive, force some putty against each of the two surfaces to be joined, before pressing the faces together, and support the joint as necessary.
- If it is being used as a filler/repair material force the putty into the area to be filled, and shape and strike off any excess with a tool wetted with clean water. For a smooth appearance, hand rub with water or a damp cloth prior to the material hardening.
- After 20 - 30 minutes the EPOXY PUTTY MARINE will harden like metal and start to form a tenacious bond. After 60 minutes the material is sufficiently cured to be drilled or sawn if required, and it will achieve full cure after 24 hours.
It is advisable to perform a suitability test for each application.
REMARKS
- Thorough mixing is the key to getting a good cured product.
- Cure rate for underwater applications is dependent upon the temperature of the water just as it is effected by air temperature in non-immersed applications. The lower the temperature the longer it takes to cure.
- EPOXY PUTTY MARINE is not suitable for items, which may contain food or drink, as the joint however secure and clean it may appear, may entrap bacteria from the environment. Not intended for repairs on safety critical items e.g. rotating parts of hover mowers.
- Please note that some items are molded from polymers such as polythene or polypropylene, for example, and are simply not designed for repair. Repair may not be viable or would need specialist chemical treatment to achieve a bond.
