Description:
A thickened epoxy kit for cracked plastic boats, pinhole leaks and new D-rings. The West System G/flex 655-K Plastic Boat Repair Kit (NRS item 50201.01) bonds polyethylene (HDPE) and ABS plastics that most adhesives will not hold. Rescue teams can use it to repair plastic rescue boards and kayaks, patch pinhole leaks, add D-rings to an inflatable or fix a damaged wood transom. Shop more raft pumps, valves and repair supplies.
Features
- Bonds polyethylene and ABS: solves the problem of HDPE, which resists most adhesives.
- Gel-toothpaste consistency: very spreadable, but it stays where you put it.
- Flexible structural bonds: cured G/flex absorbs expansion, contraction, shock and vibration and is much more flexible than other epoxies.
- Simple 1:1 mix: equal parts resin and hardener.
- Works on damp wood: glues damp woods and can be used on wet surfaces, even underwater with specific techniques.
- Complete kit: resin, hardener, applicators, mixing palettes, gloves, cleaning pads and instructions.
Specifications
- Resin and hardener: 4.5 oz. each of thickened G/flex 655
- Mixing ratio: 1:1
- Pot life: 45 minutes at 72°F
- Working time: 75 minutes at 72°F
- Cures to a solid in 3 hours, workable cure in 7–10 hours, full strength in 1–2 days at 72°F
- Includes: 2 reusable mixing sticks/applicators, 10 mixing palettes, 1 pair disposable gloves, 4 alcohol cleaning pads, complete handling and repair instructions
Sizes & options
Single kit, no options.
Questions about the G/flex 655-K Kit
Will G/flex 655 bond polyethylene boats?
Yes. G/flex bonds well to polyethylene (HDPE) and ABS plastics, the common kayak and canoe materials that resist most glues.
Can I use it to add D-rings to an inflatable?
Yes. West System lists patching pinhole leaks and adding D-rings to an inflatable among its uses.
What are the cure times?
At 72°F: 45 minute pot life, 75 minute working time, solid in 3 hours, workable cure in 7–10 hours and full strength in 1–2 days. It cures faster when warmer and slower when colder.
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 655-K Plastic 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.
