“There are so many. How do I choose?” WEST SYSTEM offers six different fillers—why so many? When is it critical to use a specific one? What are the differences? Let’s explore the details of WEST SYSTEM Fillers and discuss how they function. Understanding these products will enable you to take advantage of the versatility inherent […]
Latest articles by Jeff Wright
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By Jeff Wright – GBI VP of Technical Services It has been several years since we wrote an article about amine blush. We mention amine blush repeatedly in our instructions and related Epoxyworks articles, but it is a common question from our customers. A clear, more detailed discussion seemed worthwhile.
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By Jeff Wright – GBI VP of Technical Services When someone says “fiberglass”, people may envision a shiny boat hull or even pink insulation, but a composite repair professional pictures a pure white fabric that could be woven in multiple ways and is available in multiple thicknesses. Specifically, fiberglass is the reinforcing fiber used in […]
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By Jeff Wright – GBI VP of Technical Services At Gougeon Brothers, Inc. we are always measuring the ultimate strength of our epoxy products, their adhesive strength, and the strength of the resulting composite laminates (The values measured are often impressive, and the numbers for real-world applications may seem unbelievable). For example, the tensile strength […]
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By Jeff Wright – GBI Vice President of Technical Services Before starting on your next fiberglass repair or boat modification, let’s look at some projects that would most-likely require you to make appropriate structural reinforcements to your boat. After all – boats are complicated structures. Sailboats endure multiple loads from the rigging as the shrouds […]