Epoxy Filler and Glue

[tengals123]

Guys, just a quick question. Does anyone know the different flexing characteristics of epoxy filler and epoxy glue. I believe that filler has alot more 'give' flex than straight glue? Any idea's?<br /><br />cheers

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Epoxy Filler and Glue

Every product is different, there is no rule or guidline to go buy, only what the manufacturer may claim for their product.

 

[crab bait]

Re: Epoxy Filler and Glue

the 'flex' is pretty much in the epoxy..<br /><br />the filler's do play a role.. but pretty much their job is for 'loft'/filler..<br /><br />silica is for non-sag application.. good strenght.. hard to sand..<br /><br />micro-ballons/spheres for easy sanding .. not very strong..<br /><br />mill fibre glass powder.. STRONG..!! sands like concrete.. <br /><br />usaully,, a good mix for sanding is 70 % ballons.. 30 % silica..

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Epoxy Filler and Glue

I should have continued with more info. The epoxy is the flexible part of the mix, the fillers won't make it more flexible, only less. But if you start with a very flexible epoxy and add fillers you will end up with a somewhat flexible filler that may be more flexible than some types of epoxy glue. Thats why I said you will have to go by what the manufacturer said about the flex of the product.

 

[tengals123]

Re: Epoxy Filler and Glue

Thanks guys, I solved my problem.<br /><br />cheers