Mark J Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Is there such a thing as low viscosity epoxy adhesive? I would be interested in something watery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 West Systems is very thin! I use if for glue ups that require a little longer open time as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Thin enough to force through a 20 gauge needle, you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 What is the grip requirement? Would a thin CA work? I have some that is just like water that I use for hairline cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I believe it reduces strength, epoxy can be thinned with acetone as well. I'd test it before you give it a run on the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I have the watery CA glue, but CA tends to be brittle and may not be able to stand up to the shock of being turned. So epoxy can be diluted with acetone, but it will diminish the strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, Mark J said: Thin enough to force through a 20 gauge needle, you think? Never tried it.. Would be worth a test though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I just last night used a syringe (without the needle) to apply some West epoxy. The hole is about 1/16" & the epoxy ran freely through it, too freely. What a mess. got the job done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I used to use West through a syringe, and needle for some boat delamination repairs. That's been 30 years ago though, and I don't remember the needle size. The syringe held about an ounce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OakStBeachBum Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 CPES is water thin but I don't know how effective it would be as an adhesive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 CPES is not meant to be an adhesive, I would not use it for that. System 3, IIRC is thinner than WEST, as is MAS epoxy. I believe also that Interlux makes a very thin epoxy meant to wet out fiberglass to wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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