Re: [bolger] Dow epoxies

> I think you've identified why we use System Three or West System or Raka
> epoxies. They buy from the big outfits like Dow and then formulate their

Roger, yes, I know what you mean. But international shipping to some
countries is sometimes expensive or imposible (by local limitations). So we
must do the best we can with local products or shops...

Lewis, thanks for the link, I am located at Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thanks
again, regards, Máximo.
I think you've identified why we use System Three or West System or Raka
epoxies. They buy from the big outfits like Dow and then formulate their
products for use in boatbuilding. Different mixes and additives can give
widely varying properties and handling characteristics.

I suppose Dow does provide research groups with "small" sample quantities,
but I'd guess they really prefer to ship in tanker trucks.

Roger
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----- Original Message -----
From: "M á ximo" <grupos@...>
Hello all: do you know which epoxy type from Dow is the best for plywood
encapsulation and fiberglass lamination? There are lots of them, and I am a
little lost...

http://epoxy.dow.com/products/a-coatings/marine.htm

Thanks, regards, Máximo.
Interesting web site. Also interesting that none of the hardeners are
available in Latin America although many of the resins are. I wonder
what we are to use for hardeners down here. (Or up and over here from
Australia.)

I remember a reference to bulk Dow resins in one of John Gardners
books. I'll see if I can find it tomorrow. Maximo, I doubt that you
are located in the US, but here is a web site with lots of information
and links.

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/

Lewis


--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Máximo <grupos@p...> wrote:
>
> Hello all: do you know wich epoxy type from Dow is the best for plywood
> encapsulation and fiberglass lamination? There are lots of them, and
I am a
> little lost...
>
>http://epoxy.dow.com/products/a-coatings/marine.htm
>
> Thanks, regards, Máximo.
>
Hello all: do you know wich epoxy type from Dow is the best for plywood
encapsulation and fiberglass lamination? There are lots of them, and I am a
little lost...

http://epoxy.dow.com/products/a-coatings/marine.htm

Thanks, regards, Máximo.