Description:
A flexible epoxy kit for leaking seams and rivets on aluminum boats. The West System G/flex 650-K Aluminum Boat Repair Kit (NRS item 50200.01) seals seams and rivets and bonds patches on boats and canoes, and it also works on fiberglass, wood, plastics and metals. Rescue teams running aluminum jon boats and rescue craft can keep it in the shop or the boat kit for quick, structural repairs. See more raft pumps, valves and repair supplies.
Features
- Flexible structural bonds: absorbs the stresses of expansion, contraction, shock and vibration; much more flexible than other epoxies.
- Bonds many materials: aluminum, fiberglass, wood, metals, polyethylene (HDPE) and ABS plastics, plus Hypalon to Hypalon or wood.
- Simple 1:1 mix: mixed 650 has a heavy syrup consistency; the included adhesive filler thickens it to the consistency you need.
- Works on damp wood: it glues damp woods and can be used on wet surfaces, even underwater with specific techniques.
- Hard-to-glue hardwoods: adheres to tropical and domestic hardwoods.
- Complete kit: resin, hardener, filler, syringes, applicators, cups, gloves, cleaning pads and instructions.
Specifications
- Resin and hardener: 4 oz. each of G/flex 650
- Mixing ratio: 1:1
- Pot life: 45 minutes at 72°F
- Working time: 75 minutes at 72°F
- Cures to a solid in three hours; full strength in 1–2 days (faster when warmer, slower when colder)
- Includes: 2 reusable mixing sticks/applicators, 2 12-cc syringes, 4 grams adhesive filler (colloidal silica), 4 mixing cups, 1 pair disposable gloves, 4 alcohol cleaning pads, complete handling and repair instructions
Sizes & options
Single kit, no options.
Questions about the G/flex 650-K Kit
What can I repair with the 650-K kit?
Leaking seams and rivets on aluminum boats and canoes, and patches on boats. It also bonds fiberglass, wood, plastics and metals, and works well bonding Hypalon to Hypalon or to wood.
How long do I have to work with it?
At 72°F the pot life is 45 minutes and the working time is 75 minutes. It cures to a solid in three hours and reaches full strength in one to two days, faster when warmer and slower when colder.
Will it run on a vertical surface?
Mixed G/flex 650 has a heavy syrup consistency and will run off a vertical surface. Use the included adhesive filler (colloidal silica) to thicken it.
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-K Aluminum Boat Repair Kit?
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.
