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PC-11 Two-Part Marine Grade Epoxy
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:01 am
by backyardskier
Just found this while looking around for some new epoxy. After reading some reviews it sounds like an easy to use, super strong epoxy and easy to mix with 1:1 ration. Has anyone on here ever used it?
http://www.pcepoxy.com/our-products/pas ... /pc-11.php
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:14 am
by vinman
I've used PC7 for stuff. Much like jb weld.
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:22 am
by backyardskier
Did you use it for a full set of skis? Or just a repair?
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:48 pm
by Isawsass
I wouldn't use that for building skis, maybe for a repair. it says it doesn't bond to PE and it is thick no sag so it will be hard to spread.
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:50 pm
by Isawsass
Why are you looking for a new epoxy, what were you using, what was wrong with it?
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:00 pm
by backyardskier
Been using west system.
Looking for a new epoxy that is easy to buy in stores, and has a simple 1:1 ratio.
Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:54 pm
by vinman
That stuff is not for building skis. Repairs maybe.
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:33 am
by knightsofnii
if its easy to buy in stores, chances are it's weak and dumbed down for small jobs.
qcm/forrest. I doubt there's a 1/1 out there that will perform like the epoxies that were designed for ski/board building!!!
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:45 am
by skidesmond
knightsofnii wrote:if its easy to buy in stores, chances are it's weak and dumbed down for small jobs.
qcm/forrest. I doubt there's a 1/1 out there that will perform like the epoxies that were designed for ski/board building!!!
Agreed, I doubt you'll find a 1-1 ratio epoxy at a big box store, if that's what you're looking for. I would say West epoxy is probably the most readily available epoxy for our application. I've used QCM and use Resin Research now, all which are ordered by mail.
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:47 am
by twizzstyle
I'm curious why you have a desire for a 1:1 ratio? Even if it's 1:1 you should still be measuring accurately with a scale. And if that's the case, what difference does the ratio make? (if you don't have a scale, buy a cheap digital scale from harbor freight, and then use cheap plastic cups for mixing, don't waste your money on expensive measuring cups).
And the big red flag is that this doesn't bond to polyethylene. So... like most of your ski. QCM/Forrest, and Entropy SuperSap are often favorites amongst builders, and have epoxies designed specifically for compression molded laminates. I use the SuperSap CPM and I love it.
The way this describes being mixed on a flat surface makes it sound like bondo or JB weld. I don't think this stuff is meant to go in a composite, it's just a repair or bonding agent.
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:31 pm
by MadRussian
twizzstyle wrote:I'm curious why you have a desire for a 1:1 ratio? Even if it's 1:1 you should still be measuring accurately with a scale. .
I also wonder why 1:1 ratio important.
Entopy sell pump kit it makes perfect 1:2. Cost about $10 iirc didn't find need to used scale to measure epoxy