East System Epoxy Resin Part A
SKU 1032A
by East Systems
Original price
$48.65
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Original price
$499.87
Original price
$48.65
$48.65
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$499.87
Current price
$48.65
East System 1032 Epoxy Resin (Part A) is a 5:1 marine epoxy for building and repairing wooden boats, canoes and kayaks. Mix it with East System 833 Fast or 834 Intermediate Hardener to coat and waterproof wood, wet out fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar, or thicken it with fillers for gluing, filling and fairing.
Features
- Simple 5:1 mix by volume (100:18 by weight) with 833 Fast or 834 Intermediate hardener
- Fast and Intermediate hardeners can be blended to set the pot life
- Cures as low as 5 °C
- Full cure in 5 days (Fast) or 7 days (Intermediate)
- Available in 1 quart, 1 gallon and 5 gallon sizes
Recommended Uses
- Coat and waterproof wood, metal, plastic and most porous surfaces
- Laminate with fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar
- Glue, fill and fair with the addition of fillers
Cure Times by Hardener
| Property | 833 Fast | 834 Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Mix ratio by volume | 5:1 | 5:1 |
| Mix ratio by weight | 100:18 | 100:18 |
| Pot life at 22 °C / 71 °F | 8–10 min | 20–25 min |
| Working (gel) time at 22 °C | 15–18 min | 20–30 min |
| Sandable at 22 °C | 6–8 hrs | 10–12 hrs |
| Pot life at 12 °C / 54 °F | 18–20 min | 35–40 min |
| Sandable at 12 °C | 12–14 hrs | 20–24 hrs |
| Full cure | 5 days | 7 days |
How to Use
- Surface prep: apply directly to clean, dry wood. For fiberglass or metal, clean with acetone or lacquer thinner, sand with 220 grit or coarser and remove the dust. Do not use Varsol or petroleum-based solvents.
- Mixing: 5 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume. Measure with graduated containers or pumps, mix thoroughly while scraping the sides and bottom, and spread with a solvent-resistant brush, roller or squeegee.
- Recoating: recoat with epoxy as soon as the previous coat is tacky (2–6 hours). Sand with 80 grit once it sands without clogging (8–24 hours).
- Paint or varnish after a 7-day full cure: sand to 220 grit, remove the dust with water and a clean cloth, and let it dry at least 1 hour.
- Working time roughly doubles for every 8 °C drop and halves for every 8 °C rise. Spread the mix out quickly; volumes over 100 mL get hot if left in the pot.
Safety: EAST System Epoxy Resin (Part A) is labelled WARNING: causes skin irritation; may cause an allergic skin reaction; causes serious eye irritation; toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. EAST System Hardeners are labelled DANGER. Wear protective gloves, clothing and eye protection, and avoid breathing vapours. For safety information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet below.
Data Sheets