Riveted aluminum fishing boats are affordable, tough, practical, and easy to maintain; they are not easy to repair. Until now. West System G/flex tenaciously sticks to aluminum and makes it possible to successfully repair riveted aluminum boats.
To make repairing your aluminum boat easier, West System offers an Aluminum Boat Repair Kit that includes many of the materials needed for small to medium sized repairs. The kit contains G/flex epoxy and hardener, 406 colloidal silica (filler), application syringes, reusable mixing sticks, protective gloves and step by step instructions to guide you through the repair. You will need normal household tools such a wire brush, propane torch (or other heat sources), denatured alcohol and a marker. Repair your riveted aluminum boat and get back on the water using West System’s G/flex Aluminum Boat Repair Kit. |
Best Use | For Aluminum Boat RepairsKit Contains Epoxy, Hardener, Mixing Components, Syringes and Fillers for G/flex 650 |
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Capacity | 8 Ounces |
Cure Time | 7 to 10 Hours (Working time: 45 Minutes) |
Type | Two-Part Epoxy Resin |
Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
The hardener has more of an amber color, but becomes clear when cured. Not clear as water, but a light amber translucent color.