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WEST SYSTEM User Manual & Product Guide (CD)

Essential for the first-time WEST SYSTEM Epoxy user, this manual covers in detail epoxy handling, safety and basic techniques used in most building and repair projects. It includes complete product descriptions and a trouble shooting guide. All of the information in this publication is available in the Products and How To Use sections of our web site. But if you'd like a free copy of the CD for reference, click here.

002-970 Wooden Boat Restoration & Repair

Softcover-76 pages.
An illustrated guide to restore the structure, improve the appearance, reduce the maintenance and prolong the life of wooden boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes information on dry rot repair, structural framework repair, hull and deck planking repair, hardware installation with epoxy and protective coating.

002-550 Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance

Softcover-75 pages.
A complete guide to repair fibreglass boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes illustrated procedures for structural reinforcement, deck and hull repair, hardware installation, keel repair and teak deck installation.

002-650 Gelcoat Blisters: Diagnosis, Repair & Prevention

Softcover-22 pages.
A guide for repairing and preventing gelcoat blisters in fibreglass boats with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Includes an analysis of the factors that contribute to blister formation and illustrated steps for preparation, drying, repairing and coating for moisture protection.

002-740 Final Fairing and Finishing

Softcover-28 pages.
Techniques for fairing wood, fibreglass and metal surfaces. Includes fairing tools, materials and a general guide to finish coatings

002-150 Vacuum Bagging Techniques

Softcover-52 pages.
A step-by-step guide to vacuum bag laminating, a technique for clamping wood, core materials and synthetic composites bonded with WEST SYSTEM epoxy. Discusses theory, moulds, equipment and techniques used to build composite structures.

000-425 WEST SYSTEM Epoxy's Other Uses

Softcover - 13 pages.
An introduction to some of the more common non-marine uses of epoxy. Most of these suggestions deal with home repair and architectural restoration.

105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit Instructions

PDF - 2 pages
The instructions from the WEST SYSTEM 105-K Glass Fibre Boat Repair Kit. which includes illistrated step by step instructions on how to complete 4 simple GRP repairs using the Kit. These instructions are available in 15 different languages.

Guides for handling and using G/flex Epoxy

PDF - 2 pages
Instructions for handling G/flex epoxy and basic techniques. Sample projects include repair to plastic canoes and kayaks, wooden boats, and household and sporting equipment. Also included are tips on gluing to wet surfaces and gluing underwater, joining wood, gluing in fasteners, and blending epoxies.