Used to fill nicks and scratches on wood, laminate and vinyl flooring. If you are using white gelcoat then adding fillers like talc will throw the colour off so you wont. You will also use the same ratios for polyesterbased putty, like our oem super poly fill, or our gelcoat putty. Is it just a matter of ve cure times or maybe a combination of both getting the right mixture or hardener and fillers. Fairing compounds and repair putties fairing refers to the filling and shaping of low areas so they blend with the surrounding surfaces and appear fair to the eye and touch.
By balancing catalysts, inhibitors and initiators, manufacturers can change or control a resins cure profile in terms of shelf life, pot life, gel time, cure temperature and viscosity. Fairing putty is used in tooling and repair applications. General purpose polyester based putty used for filling and fairing. Fiberlay ve structural putty is an epoxy vinyl ester resin dissolved in styrene and thickened using fiberglass fibers universal thickeners. The difference is that the molecular chain is longer in vinyl ester resin. This lightweight, twopart epoxy putty is perfect for fairing, filling, and shaping. You can pause, skip, or cancel at any time with free returns. Brush away or vacuum the dust and chips and evaluate the window. Heres why you should choose duratec high build ester vinyl ester fairing putty easy to sandsands rapidly. Vinyl ester resin is a grade higher than polyester resin, yet not as toxic as epoxy resin. Also use under moldings, or to seal sinks to countertops and faucets to wall or ledge. Fiberlay has over 50 years of experience as an industry leader and worldwide distributor of composite raw materials and equipment.
Easily sanded when cured using a fairing board, orbital sander or hand sand block. We are a family business and we would love to help you with your next project. Putty and bonding compounds are made by adding high concentrations of fillers andor fiber to polyester resin. Orca offers a complete line of polyester and vinyl ester compounds. Fairing compound should be of a consistency that can be troweled onto a surface without sagging. Fairing refers to the filling and shaping of low areas so they blend with the surrounding surfaces and appear fair to the eye and touch. The corgrip fairing compounds are designed to be low shrink, easily hand troweled, and easily sanded. Nor do they say anything about what happens when the layups are put on a wooden core. It is the secret sauce behind a shelf full of fillers, glues, and fairing compounds. This page provides detailed instructions for installing putty on windows 10, 8, or 7.
P75 quickfair is a sandable, low density, heat resistant thixotropic vinyl ester paste used for surface fairing and cosmetic repair applications on composite and metal surfaces. A smooth lightweight fairing compound that is easy to sand and shape. Polyester fairing compound is a fibrous filler for structural repairs, bonding, and part fabrication. Puttys slow drying time is a byproduct of the way it dries, which is oxidation. Sep 16, 2014 predating caulk by decades, window putty was designed to make a seal between dissimilar materials glass and wood, to remain flexible for a long time, and to be paintable. Features save time and build in quality with duratec high build vinyl ester fairing putty. However, installation should be very similar on other versions of windows as well. There will be some small pieces stuck to the glass. Eschews a negative developmental philosophy towards including said functionality, with the official reason cited in project documentation as not within the realm of a terminal emulator and ostensibly, best left up to other tools such as terminal multiplexers. Durobond fairing compound 4400 vinyl ester durobond fc4400ve is engineered for fairing and smoothing applications in fiberglass construction and repair, and can be used below the water line. Polyfair f24ve vinylester fairing compound for the marine and.
The 3m marine premium filler product sounds good except i have some concerns regarding the vinylester as a below waterline filler and whether it will bond well to the 40 grit sanded interprotect 2000 existing barrier coat. I used a retractable safety scraper for scraping paint off of windows and it took it right off with zero. Putty s slow drying time is a byproduct of the way it dries, which is oxidation. This is a filled primer that can be sprayed wet on wet up to 160 mils. Easily fills grind marks, pinholes, low spots and other minor imperfections.
Vefair will adhere to a wide variety of materials such as wood, plywood, brick, masonry and fibreglass. Its a bit easier and more forgiving on the mixture and comes in red, white and blue. Also unmentioned is the peel resistance and the porosity which would let water pass through to the wood, as well as the tendency of ester based resins to shrink as they cure. To make a quart of cleaning solution for the vinyl wrap, combine 14 cup of dishwashing soap and fill the remainder of the quart spray bottle with hot water. Its now being sold through and so we wanted to take a moment and give you some tips from the pros on how to make sure your project benefits from this product it uses mekp just like polyester resin does, so you want to refer to the catalyst chart for mixing ratios.
The socalled fairing putty eva uses is to blend in the feathering of paint edges as done in a body shop. One of our top products is a fillingfairing putty called oem super polyfill. A fairing compound contains resineither epoxy, polyester, or vinyl ester, and each resin is designed for different. Clarkt, i dont think ive ever seen a sprayable fairing putty. Apr 27, 2017 ive got some windows to paint later in the summer and some of them have beenare being reglazed using putty. Cotronics corporation hi temperature epoxy and ceramic adhesives, epoxy and ceramic potting compounds, putties, castable ceramics, machinable ceramics, repair materials and a full line of insulation products. Ideal for use in mold repair, repair of fiberglass parts, fairing and filleting and as a edge filler for honeycomb panels. Painting over putty painters pit stop decorators forums. Designed to be used on both fiberglass and woodepoxy boats above or below the waterline.
Vinylester fairing compound vefair is a high build material, ideal for use in the marine and pool industry as a filler. Can be applied directly to bare metal, body filler, fiberglass and fully cured sanded top coats. After major structural assembly has been completed, the final fairing can be easily accomplished with west system epoxy and low. Formulated for belowwaterline, topside and deck surfaces. Black, white, red, green, blue, yellow, magenta, cyan. The goal of fairing is to create a surface without bumps or hollows. The painted surface how to reglaze or putty a window. Also unmentioned is the peel resistance and the porosity which would let water pass through to the wood, as well as the tendency of esterbased resins to shrink as they cure.
Recommended for filling and fairing applications above and below the waterline. Totalboat totalfair epoxy fairing compound putty for. Use toothpaste consistency cabosilepoxy for an initial cover. Please reduce your quantity or change your pickup store to check stock nearby. This is an impressively powerful dispensing machine, with a big hydraulic power supply, yet the controls are sensitive enough to allow workers to. This is an impressively powerful dispensing machine, with a big hydraulic power supply, yet the controls are sensitive enough to. Vinyl ester resins and polyester resins are very close in molecular composition.
This structural putty is great for rebuilding broken, void, or damaged areas in composites and other materials. Fiberglass supply depot is the premier one stop store for all your marine, auto and aviation fiberglass and related supplies. Ease of distribution over work areas and fast gel and cure times reduces repair cycle time. Contains znx7 for superior adhesion to galvanized steel, bare steel, aluminum, smc, ecoat and oem finishes. This tough epoxy fairing compound can be used to fill voids and provides a.
Interlux surfacing putty is a fastdrying single package fairing compound for above waterline use. It was not until the 1990s, however, that vinyl windows really became a popular option. Evercoat polyester glazing putty is the original polyester glazing putty. Features light weight, easy to sand, high build up to. For convenience, there are premixed fairing putties, or you can make your own. High quality mekp catalyzed putty, for fairing composite marine surfaces. A very smooth, butterable, pinkishwhite colored putty. Vinyl windows first appeared in meaningful numbers in the 1970s, as small window fabricators began offering vinyl framed windows to meet custom sizes that large window manufacturers could not offer. Orca vinyl ester fairing putty 0611f material safety data chemtrec 24hour emergency telephone domestic north america 800 4249300 international 800 5273887 this msds complies with 29 cfr 1910. Silvertip quikfair epoxy fairing putty system three resins. Feb 11, 2005 clarkt, i dont think ive ever seen a sprayable fairing putty. During this window of initial cure, when the surface is no longer in. Vinylester fairing compound trojan fibreglass online.
Fairing epoxy surfaces is a basic skill for epoxy users. It is typically used for remote access to server computers over a network using the ssh protocol. Orca vinyl ester fairing putty material safety data. Fairing materials polyester filler pastes professional plastics. We had some broken windows of late and i personally made my own, materials. Marine putty adhesives bonding putties interplastic. Poly silk polyester putty general purpose polyester based putty used for filling and fairing.
The corgrip fairing compounds have good adhesion to cured polyester and vinyl ester laminates and produces a hard finish with good impact strength. This filler is a unique vinyl ester formula that offers resistance to water absorption. Ideal applications include filling fastener holes, shallow gouges and for fairing minor imperfections in bare wood or fiberglass prior to painting. F quikfair is sufficiently cured to be handsanded in 3 hours or machine sanded in 4 hours. Vinyl ester resins generally have good resistance to heat, water and a wide range of.
Quikfair is a lightweight, microballoonfilled, fastcuring twopart epoxy fairing putty with excellent moisture resistance. Fiberglass vs vinyl windows difference and comparison diffen. Fairing epoxy surfaces west system marinegrade epoxy. Totalboat totalfair marine epoxy fairing compound is easy to mix, easy to spread, and easy to sand to a supersmooth finish. Begin at the top and spray the solution on the vinyl wrap trim. The material for filling or shaping is called a fairing compound or fairing putty, which contains some type of resineither epoxy, polyester, or vinyl ester. Roberts wood, laminate and vinyl putty is used to fill nicks and scratches on wood, laminate and vinyl flooring. Marine epoxy fairing compound in stock fibre glast. There is less chance of delamination when using vinyl ester ve resin. This compound is made with an epoxy vinyl ester resin specifically engineered to resist water and corrosion. The two colorcoded parts have a nonsagging, butterlike consistency and are easily mixed to form a third color. The unique handling properties of p32 make it a very desirable system over other putty types currently being used. Putty is a popular ssh, telnet, and sftp client for windows.
Follow a few simple steps and you will have your windows looking like new. Used it in manny places, fiberglass repair as well as wooden window repair. Discussion in materials started by southcoasting, jun, 2018. Quikfair fairing compound is a lightweight microballoonfilled fastcuring twopart epoxy fairing putty with excellent moisture resistance. Ive got some windows to paint later in the summer and some of them have beenare being reglazed using putty.
Roberts putty is used to fill gaps, nicks and scratches on wood, laminate and vinyl flooring. Use guides are available for some of our products, however each application can be a little different. Fiberlay ve structural putty is designed for structural filling and bonding of composites structures at an ambient temperature. Vinyl windows diffen home improvement windows one of the first places homeowners typically look when it comes to making a change that will affect energy bills and comfort in the home is the windows. Light wood, laminate and vinyl putty the home depot. Use a small piece of sandpaper folded in thirds being careful not to scratch the glass.
After fairing the hull im planning on spraying on numerous coats of interprotect 2000e. This and old paint can be scraped away using the singleedge razor blade window scraper. Thoroughly stir duratec vinyl ester fairing putty in the can using a spatula or. Next, sand away loose paint and oxidized wood on the window frame. Predating caulk by decades, window putty was designed to make a seal between dissimilar materials glass and wood, to remain flexible for a long time, and to be paintable. Can i apply fibreglass matting and resin over aluminium. The shade of pure natural wood, this subtle, elegant color is ideal for obtaining the warm look of cedar without the yearly maintenance. This tough epoxy fairing compound can be used to fill voids and provides a smooth transition in offset or stepped areas.
Roberts putty is also designed to fill nail and screw holes from installation. We suggest a conversation with our technical sales team if you are new to duratec products and their. After major structural assembly has been completed, final fairing can be easily accomplished with epoxy and lowdensity fillers. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Add 407 low density or 410 microlight filler to mixed epoxy, checking the consistency as you stir in the filler to determine if the mixture has the correct viscosity for your. Available in both reinforced and nonreinforced versions, putty compounds can be easily tailored to meet specific customer requirements. These formulations are ideal for bonding, filling, and repairing composite parts. The color of a white sand beach, putty will whisk you back in time to those carefree summer days spent building castles on the shore. A low viscosity infusion versatile vinyl ester for resin infusion process. It is a light weight, 100% vinylester resin fairing compound and is used below the waterline in the marine industry, or in any environment that requires chemical. Use above and below the waterline on fiberglass, wood, aluminum, and steel. Two component vinyl ester, sandable thixotropic paste 710 minute work life grey, black, or white a high heat resistant filler paste which is easily sanded to a feather edge and bonds readily to most substrates. There are a couple of rules you need to follow with any window and as long as you follow these simple rules its easy as pie, and given the price some companies charge to fix a broken window it makes a lot of financial sense too, at the end of this post you will know how to fix a putty window.