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A balance of physical and mechanical properties is necessary for a versatile, high-quality epoxy. We've defined this performance criteria by designing a formula through good chemistry, rigorous testing, skillful shop work, and direct experience.
WEST SYSTEM's two-part (resin and hardener) epoxy systems are developed for long-lasting repairs to high-performance composites. Allowing the user to tailor the epoxy to their exact needs without losing performance is what WEST SYSTEM has always been about.
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WEST SYSTEM Epoxy was created in 1969 by the Gougeon Brothersโsailors, builders and formulators who know the engineering and chemistry required for high-performance composite structures. As of 2025, Gougeon Brothers, Inc. now operates as part of the PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systemsยฎ portfolio. Our epoxy continues to be the best choice all these years later, serving the new generations to come just as we have in the past.
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Find inspiration for projects, guidelines, safety information, and more in our biannual publication that can be found in both print and digital format.
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Before you lay up your first layer of fiberglass, you need a target thickness. Here`s why.
Full vid on our YouTube channel! Search "Fiberglassing with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy: Basic Techniques" or use the link in our bio. ๐
#FiberglassRepair #BoatRepair #MarineRepair #LaminateThickness #WESTSYSTEMEpoxy
An Easter Island head. A coyote chasing the Road Runner. And a pair of jeans turned into a garden planterโbecause why not?
Lada Simek has been building backyard sculptures out of steel, Styrofoam, fiberglass, and WEST SYSTEMยฎ Epoxy for years, and his latest Epoxyworks article is equal parts how-to and inspiration. The process is more approachable than you`d think!
Read the full article on #Epoxyworks.
๐ epoxyworks.com (Link in bio!) ๐
#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #Sculpture #DIY #Landscaping #GardenSculpture #GardenDecor
Need to hide epoxy, match a finish, or create a signal layer between coats? WEST SYSTEMยฎ Pigments make it easy.
Available in three versatile colors:
๐น 501 White
๐น 502 Black
๐น 503 Gray
Just mix them into your epoxy for better visibility and a cleaner finish. Itโs a small detail that makes a big difference.
See the full 105 System overview video on YouTube for hardeners, fillers, additives, and more! ๐ https://youtu.be/Wl4NOrYM9ow?si=f6a2hvWvM9sYeklN
#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #Epoxy
Why does carbon fiber crack before the fiberglass around it? ๐ค
It`s not a defect. It`s physics.
Carbon fiber is five times stiffer than fiberglass, which means if you were to bond the two materials together and cause it to flex, the carbon fiber will absorb five times more stress than the fiberglass. However, carbon fiber is not five times STRONGER than fiberglass, so it reaches its failure point first.
Not because it`s weak, but because it`s so stiff that it can`t share the load the way a matched material would.
That`s just one of the things GBI Composite Materials Engineer Avery Jorgensen breaks down in this deep-dive on carbon fiber: what it actually is, why stiffness mismatch causes so many repeat failures, when you should and shouldn`t use it in a repair, the difference between structural and cosmetic carbon fiber repairs, and a pro tip on wetting it out that most people get backwards.
If you`ve ever worked with carbon fiber (or wondered whether you should) this article is for you!
Check it out on #Epoxyworks. ๐Link in bio! (epoxyworks.com)
#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #CarbonFiber #CarbonFiberRepair #Fiberglass #CompositeMaterials #CompositeEngineering
The all-new Wood Rot Repair systemโhow do you use it?
1. SURFACE PREP
๐นRemove paint/varnish/debris
๐นDry out wood
2. MIXING
๐น2:1 mix ratio
๐นWorking time (while using the included mixing bottle): 30-40 minutes at 72ยฐF (22ยฐC)
3. APPLICATION
๐น Apply/spread liberally onto the repair area surface until it stops absorbing
4. THICKENING (Optional)
๐น Can be mixed with WEST SYSTEMยฎ Fillers to make a paste/putty for gap filling/rebuilding
5. FINISHING
๐นCan paint/varnish/poly over top
๐ Visit https://bit.ly/4aZSOzc for more details.
#westsystemepoxy #woodrotrepair #penetratingepoxy #rottedwood #woodrot #epoxy #woodworking #epoxyrepair
Not every WEST SYSTEMยฎ project starts with a boat...๐ชด
A cracked stone bird bath + G/flexยฎ 655 Thickened Epoxy Adhesive + one creative wife = a gnome garden built to last through Michigan winters. G/flex bonds to almost anything (including stone) and flexes with seasonal temperature changes, so this repair won`t crack back open come spring. ๐ช
Full project story in Epoxyworks! Link in bio. ๐ (epoxyworks.com)
#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #Gflex #HomeDIY #Epoxyworks #GnomeGarden
๐ณ๐ชต Making fillets on some wood joints? 405 Filleting Blend is your go-to.
Its warm brown tone comes from finely ground nut shells, making it perfect for:
โ๏ธ Wooden boat building
โ๏ธ Strip-planked canoes
โ๏ธ Wood Kayaks
โ๏ธ Woodworking fillets
Blend in a little sanding dust for an even closer color match.
๐ Full filler overview video is up on YouTube! Search "WEST SYSTEMยฎ Filler Selection Overview: Why are there so many? How do I choose?" or tap the link in our bio. ๐
#WESTSYSTEMEpoxy #Filleting #EpoxyFillets #Fillet #EpoxyFiller
We`ll be exhibiting at the 34th annual WoodenBoat Show this weekend! If you`re attending, stop and say hi (and pick up some swag)! ๐๐
Show details linked in bio ๐
#WoodenBoatShow #MysticSeaportMuseum #WESTSYSTEMEpoxy
