Description:
A flexible, waterproof epoxy for repairs on almost any boat material. West System G/flex 650-8 Epoxy Adhesive (NRS item 50202.01) bonds plastic, fiberglass, aluminum, wood and more with a 1:1 mix. Rescue teams that maintain boats, boards and trailers can keep it in the shop for structural repairs that need to flex. Browse more raft pumps, valves and repair supplies.
Features
- Waterproof, flexible bond: much more flexible than other epoxies, and it absorbs expansion, contraction, shock and vibration.
- Bonds many materials: plastic, fiberglass, aluminum, wood, polyethylene (HDPE), ABS and dissimilar materials.
- Heavy syrup consistency: it will run off a vertical surface; 650 can be thickened with inert filling materials.
- Simple 1:1 mix: 4 oz. each of resin and hardener.
- Works on damp wood: glues damp woods and can be used on wet surfaces, even underwater with specific techniques.
Specifications
- Resin and hardener: 4 oz. each of G/flex 650
- Mixing ratio: 1:1
- Pot life: about 45 minutes at 72°F
- Working time: up to 75 minutes to assemble and clamp at 72°F
- Cures to a solid in 3–4 hours, workable cure in 7–10 hours, full strength in 1–2 days
- Includes complete handling and repair instructions
Sizes & options
Single item, no options. No filler or mixing supplies are listed with this package.
Questions about the G/flex 650 Epoxy
What are the working and cure times?
At 72°F you have about 45 minutes to apply the mix before it gels and up to 75 minutes to assemble and clamp. It cures to a solid in 3–4 hours, to a workable cure in 7–10 hours and to full strength in one to two days.
Can I thicken G/flex 650?
Yes. Mixed 650 has a heavy syrup consistency and runs off vertical surfaces, but it can be thickened with inert filling materials.
Will it bond polyethylene?
Yes. G/flex bonds well to polyethylene (HDPE) and ABS plastics, which resist most adhesives.
How do I clean up?
Wipe up spills with absorbent material and clean residue with alcohol or acetone before it cures. G/flex is made by West System, a division of Gougeon Brothers, Inc.
Is this adhesive rated for fire service use?
No. It is a repair adhesive for boats and water rescue gear. It is not fire service PPE and is not rated for fire use.
Where can I buy the West System G/flex 650-8 Epoxy Adhesive?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized West System dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Epichlorohydrin, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
