West Systems in ottawa?

[Boaterguy]

I have spent the day researching and going around, All i have found is lee valley which has a 110min 39 oz. one for 70.00. If i'm gonna pay that much, I want a 24 hr one so I get a reasonable finish. Does anyone know where to get some?
Home hardware, home depot, canadian tire, rona, or lowes don't have any.

[siberianhusky]

Couldn't have been much research, West does not have a 24 hour hardener. 209 extra slow cure has a 40-50 minute pot life at room temp. You were shopping for a product that does not exist!
Pot life means you get 40-50 minutes before it starts to gel and become unworkable.

[detox]

www.blazermarine.com sells the other brand.

[martin]

Everyone i know that uses West 105 resin either uses 205 hardener or 206, Theirs ample time on both of these hardeners. Most tend to use the 205 fast

205 fast cure 6-8hrs, 60-70mins working time in thin film.
206 slow cure 10-15hrs, 90-110 mins working time in thin film.
209 extra slow cure 20-24hrs, 3-4 hrs working time in thin film.
Martin.

[martin]

These times ive put dont include pot life. Martin.

[Boaterguy]

My grandfather has 24 hour cure time, but the lady on the phone stated 110 minutes working time, a few hourrs a curing time, I just want a smooth finish. Is it really 70$? or is it overpriced?

[Boaterguy]

Blazer marine "products" section is down, is that where it's found?

[martin]

Any good boat store or chandlery should keep West system resin & hardener. The $70 is probably for the 1 litre of resin + hardener. Here in the UK you cant buy either separatally they come as a kit. Martin.

[sailr]

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/where-to-buy/

[ksm2001]

West Coast Systems epoxy is probably one of the best out there. The difference is in the hardener for working times as Martin mentioned. I use the 205, when you mix it, which is 5 - 1 it is very runny almost the consistency of automotive oil so you will get a very nice finish. If you want it thicker use #406 colloidal silica. You mix as much or as little to the epoxy to fit your application and can be made into a thick past that wont run but still holds the strength . Yes its$70 but you get 39oz.

I have a Lee Valley Tools here where I live and its the only place local that carries it.

Ken

[ray schrauwen]

I buy MAS Epoxy from Noah's boat store in Toronto. I've shopped by phone & visited.

I think they have smaller repair kits available so you don't need to spend $70.

Funny thing is, I never thought I would go through that much epoxy but, shure enough it will be gone soon. Had it for 2 years or so. Still works excellent. Just as good as West Sysytems too.

http://www.noahsmarine.com/

[Boaterguy]

I guess i'll go ahead and get the lee valley one, since 39 Oz. is enough to have it around for a year or so.