Epoxy Resins are thermosetting resins, which cure by internally generated heat. Epoxy systems consist of two parts, resin and hardener. When mixed together, the resin and hardener activate, causing a chemical reaction, which cures (hardens) the material. Epoxy resins generally have greater bonding and physical strength than do polyester resins. Most epoxies are slower in curing, and more unforgiving in relation to proportions of resins and hardener than polyesters. Superior adhesion is important in critical applications and when “glassing” or gluing surfaces – such as steel, redwood, cedar, oak and teak – as well as other non-porous surfaces. Evercoat Epoxy resins are superior to polyester resins in that they impart exceptional strength in stress areas. Epoxies will adhere to surfaces where polyesters may ruin them. Examples of areas where epoxy resins products must be used are redwood, hardwoods, styrofoam, some plastic surfaces, and metal. They are generally higher in cost than polyester resins. Epoxy resins may be mixed with various fillers to thicken them for special applications. In working with epoxies, the resin to hardener ratio is very important and should never be adjusted in an attempt to slow down or speed up the curing process.
EPOXY RESIN IS IDEAL:
1. Where superior adhesion is necessary; Evercoat epoxies will bond permanently to wood, fiberglass, metal, concrete, glass, and many plastics
2. As a tough coating for protection on window sills, concrete floors, stair treads, shower stalls, and down spouts.
3. To protect metal from rusting.
4. To repair gutters, drain pipes (metal or plastic), pools, roofs, boats, decks, and auto bodies.
5. To repair blister problems on fiberglass surfaces, i.e. blistering on fiberglass boat hulls.
6. To repair aluminum boats and equipment.
