Mao_Zedung
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I’ve used G5000 for the longest time but finally ran out. Are there similar epoxies you guys use that you love?
Thank you my good man!Most of my builds so far have been with G5000/Rocketpoxy, but I have also used US Composites 150 epoxy with great results. It is what I used for all of the structural bonding on my L3 build. I know that many members on this forum use it with great results as well. I just bought my first batch of West Systems 105, and have yet to use it, but plan on a few builds this year with it.
not to be that guy.... but...I’ve used G5000 for the longest time but finally ran out. Are there similar epoxies you guys use that you love?
Thanks bossnot to be that guy.... but...
Depends, on what I am doing.
For bonding fins (highly loaded), I use DP-420 or DP-460 gray
For bonding fins lightly loaded or using fin pockets, I use 30 minute epoxy (sometimes 5 minute)
- I use this for 'laminating' boat tape or other cloth in joints or fillets.
For laminating I use Epon 862 - Jeffamine D-400 with a few other things in it...
For bonding motor retainers, i us EPON-9394 or JB weld
Mike (dont call it glue) K
DittoMostly BSI 30 minute. I also use JB Weld for attaching motor retainers and securing the nuts to the eyebolts for shock cord mounts.
For the US Composites 150 does it apply similarly to rocketpoxy?Most of my builds so far have been with G5000/Rocketpoxy, but I have also used US Composites 150 epoxy with great results. It is what I used for all of the structural bonding on my L3 build. I know that many members on this forum use it with great results as well. I just bought my first batch of West Systems 105, and have yet to use it, but plan on a few builds this year with it.
Not really, its an epoxy very similar to West Systems 105 in consistency. It is thick, but nowhere near as thick as Rocketpoxy. For fillets, I will thicken it with a thickening agent, such as cabosil or milled fiber. I know that many use West Systems 405 mixed in with great results. For fillets, a good alternative is West System Six10. I have not used it yet, but I have heard it is easy to work with.For the US Composites 150 does it apply similarly to rocketpoxy?
Six10 works great for fillets, after your hand recovers from squeezing the caulk gun so hard for so long. I'm buying a battery operated one the next time I'm using it.For fillets, a good alternative is West System Six10. I have not used it yet, but I have heard it is easy to work with.
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