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Top Tips From The WEST SYSTEM Beginners Course

Top Tips From The WEST SYSTEM Beginners Course

One of the key advantages of learning from the experts is that you pick up some great tips for saving time and money when using epoxy products. Here are some from the recent Beginners Course held at West System International’s UK headquarters near Southampton: Suffering hair loss? “You’ll get through a lot of cheap brushes ... Top Tips From The WEST SYSTEM Beginners Course More

19th December 2017
3 ways to prepare a surface for recoating in epoxy

3 ways to prepare a surface for recoating in epoxy

Whatever the project you’re working on, you’ll need several coats of epoxy resin and hardener. Most projects need between two and four. However many coats you’re planning on, you need to recoat at the right time and in the right way and ensure your surface is properly prepared. How you prepare a surface for recoating ... 3 ways to prepare a surface for recoating in epoxy More

31st January 2017
We asked Hamish: why isn’t my epoxy curing?

We asked Hamish: why isn’t my epoxy curing?

It’s one of the most common questions: why isn’t my epoxy curing? Fortunately, when it comes to WEST SYSTEM® epoxy products, it’s quite easy to work out precisely what’s happening. We spoke to our technical guru Hamish Cook to find out what can go wrong and how avoid it happening again. “Why isn’t my epoxy ... We asked Hamish: why isn’t my epoxy curing? More

31st December 2016
Using a piping bag with epoxy

Using a piping bag with epoxy

Got a lot of epoxy filleting to do? Or quite a few holes to fill? You might want to think about using a piping bag. It’s quick, clean and easy – and below, we explain exactly how to do it. Whenever we go along to trade shows and boat shows, we typically demonstrate how to ... Using a piping bag with epoxy More

30th November 2016
How To Dispose of Epoxy Safely

How To Dispose of Epoxy Safely

It’s very important to dispose of unwanted epoxy safely. Fortunately, disposing of PRO-SET®, WEST SYSTEM® epoxy and Entropy Resins® is easy if you follow our advice. We recently heard from a customer who had tried to flush some uncured epoxy down the toilet. However, it didn’t flush away and instead stuck to the bottom of ... How To Dispose of Epoxy Safely More

31st October 2016
How to mix small amounts of epoxy resin and hardener

How to mix small amounts of epoxy resin and hardener

We’ve all had those times when we only needed a little bit of epoxy. Maybe to fill in a chip, fix something that’s broken in the house or to glue something small together. How do you mix a small amount, properly? West System International’s very own technical advisor, Hamish Cook, explains all. I’ve had a ... How to mix small amounts of epoxy resin and hardener More

30th September 2016
How to mix G/flex epoxy  with other WEST SYSTEM epoxies

How to mix G/flex epoxy with other WEST SYSTEM epoxies

WEST SYSTEM Epoxy is a very versatile system. Experienced customers know that by understanding the fundamental characteristics of WEST SYSTEM fillers, hardeners and additives, they can combine and use them in unique ways for their specific application. Here, we guide you through the method for mixing G/flex® epoxy with other WEST SYSTEM epoxies. For years, experienced users have been blending the various products ... How to mix G/flex epoxy with other WEST SYSTEM epoxies More

30th June 2016
How to remove epoxy from your clothes

How to remove epoxy from your clothes

It has probably happened to us all once or twice. You’re all dressed up and just before going out the door you swing through your workshop to check on the project. Sure enough, a dab of epoxy finds its way onto your best trousers. Believe me, it has happened to me plenty of times. My ... How to remove epoxy from your clothes More

31st May 2016
How to mix lightweight fillers efficiently into epoxy

How to mix lightweight fillers efficiently into epoxy

Are you used to standing in a dust cloud when you mix lightweight filler into your epoxy? There’s a handy technique to avoid that. David Johnson tells all. I have to be honest – no-one ever asks us how to go about mixing a filler into epoxy. In fact, I wondered briefly if it was ... How to mix lightweight fillers efficiently into epoxy More

30th April 2016
Thinning epoxy : what you need to know

Thinning epoxy : what you need to know

How to thin epoxy and what to consider before you do Reducing the viscosity of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy by adding a solvent can make it easier to apply, as well as penetrating deeper into porous surfaces such as partially rotten wood and saturating faster into fibreglass fabric. For these reasons, many people are attracted to ... Thinning epoxy : what you need to know More

8th January 2016
Minimising epoxy waste

Minimising epoxy waste

In the days of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, there is always a way to minimise your leftovers. David Johnson uses his epoxy experience to offer his top tips on working with these disposable consumables. As the saying goes, you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette. When it comes to epoxy, you have ... Minimising epoxy waste More

29th May 2015
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