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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Application #1 Wood Repair |
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1. Remove all paint near the area to be repaired by sanding or
scraping till bare wood.
2. Remove all decayed wood material to sound, bright, unaffected
wood using a chisel, router, die grinder, or flexible shaft router.
Wood should be of even color without red-brown and/or gray spots and
should not be soft and/or brittle.
3. Sand to bare wood and thoroughly remove loose wood fibers, paint,
saw dust and dirt.
4. Check that wood moisture content is below 18% using a moisture
meter.
5. Drill holes in effected area to receive borate gel. Follow
manufacturer’s dose recommendations for dimensional lumber.
6. Inject recommended dose of borate gel. Gel should not come in
contact with exposed wood surface.
7. “ Wet-out” the bare and sanded wood with Prime-A-Trate using a
disposable brush. Mix 2 parts of A component to 1 part of B
component. Allow 10 minutes for penetration, maximum of 30 minutes.
Remove excess material with paper towel before application of
Flex-Ease.
8. Apply a thin layer of Flex-Ease to pre-treated wood to ensure
optimal adhesion to the wood.
9. Fill the repair completely to a smooth and even finish.
Plexiglass™ strips can be used to aid in the repair to help create a
smooth surface.
10. After curing (12 hours @ 70 degrees F.), sand the repair even
and smooth.
11. Remove all sanding dust before application of 2nd coat (if
required) of Flex-Ease. Always sand between coats. Always sand
before painting.
12. Effected area can be treated as bare wood for painting or
varnishing. Follow the paint manufacturer's recommendation for
painting bare wood surfaces.
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Application #2 Hull and Topside Repair |
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1. Remove any loose and damaged resin and fiberglass mat materials.
2. Cut fiberglass mat to fit desired shape.
3. Thoroughly wet the glass with Prime-A-Trate using a disposable
brush. After complete saturation, remove any “pooling” using a paper
towel.
4. Apply Flex-Ease as noted above over uncured Prime-A-Trate. Avoid
inclusion of wrinkles and air pockets.
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Additional items |
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Avoid working in direct sunlight. |
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Always practice proper industrial
hygiene. Read and follow material
safety data sheets. |
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Curing may be slower in colder
temperatures, faster in warmer temperatures. |
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Epoxy can be tinted to any color using
dry pigments |
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Mix part A and B thoroughly prior to
use. |
