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Frequently Asked
Questions
for the
Flexible Marine Resin
System
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The Joseph Conrad Mystic Seaport |
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Where can Flex-Ease be used? |
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Flex-Ease is ideal for areas requiring flexibility and strength
above or below the waterline. Keel to hull repairs, bonding
dissimilar materials, gouge repairs, scarf joints. Flex-Ease is
perfect for wood bonding and repair. Flex-Ease is suitable for
bonding and filling fiberglass, metal, and composite materials.
Because Flex-Ease requires no fillers, it’s ideal for fillet
bonding, stitch and glue bonding.
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Are there any areas where you do not
recommend Flex-Ease? |
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Yes, Flex-Ease is too thick and gel like for wetting fiberglass
cloth. Flex-Ease is not recommended for areas requiring a rigid
bond. Flex-Ease is not recommended for anchoring deck hardware or
filling the gaps in deck seams.
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Can I add micro-balloons or silica to
Flex-Ease? |
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Not necessary, Flex-Ease has the perfect thickness for most jobs
requiring a thickened epoxy. Perfect for large gouge repairs,
fillet-bonding, and gap filling. No messy and time consuming powders
and fillers needed. Can even be used over-head!
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Is Flex-Ease compatible with other
epoxies? |
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Yes. Standard practices for
bonding additional layers needs to be used such as sanding to
promote bonding.
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Can Flex-Ease be sanded? |
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Yes, Flex-Ease can be sanded like wood. Flex-Ease can also be
planed, carved, and drilled. Flex-Ease is easier to sand than
conventional epoxies and can be used as a fairing compound.
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What is the working time? |
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30 to 45 minutes at 70 degrees.
Flex-Ease fully cures in 8 hours. |
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How long will Flex-Ease store? |
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Flex-Ease will store for 3 years in an unopened container. Fully
reseal-able, Flex-Ease will store for 2 full years once opened.
Store in a cool dry place.
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Can Flex-Ease be painted/stained? |
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Flex-Ease can be painted after 8 hours cure time, all that is
required is a light sand to provide a good “tooth” for the paint or
varnish. Flex-Ease has no amine blush.
Flex-Ease is best stained with a dry pigment during the mixing
process. Furniture powders work well and are available at any
woodworking supply.
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What can I use for clean-up? |
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Household vinegar, denatured alcohol, and citrus oil all work well
for clean-up.
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What about safety? |
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Flex-Ease contains no free phenols or VOC’s, however it is
recommended to always work in a well ventilated area and practice
good industrial hygiene while using any epoxy compound. The unique
controlled mixing system eliminates mess and keeps the work area
clean. |
