SilverTip Laminating resin
SilverTip EZ-Fillet
SilverTip GelMagic
SilverTip MetlWeld
SilverTip QuikFair
System Three SilverTip Laminating Resin
SystemThree Silver Tip
Glen-L is pleased to announce that we are an official dealer of
SystemThree Resins and products. Many of you already use SystemThree, and
this will provide you with the convenience of being able to order
directly from us. For those who are not familiar with SystemThree
products, we have plenty of information on these pages. SystemThree has a
wide range of products beyond laminating epoxy to make many boatbuilding
processes even easier. We hope you will give them a try and let us know
what you think.
NOTE: You will notice many of the Glen-L Fiberglass kits offer the
option of SystemThree SilverTip and General Purpose resins. If there is a
design that you do not see this option listed, let us know and we will
put together a price for you.
SilverTip Laminating Resin
SilverTip Laminating Resin is a medium-low viscosity, liquid epoxy resin
system that has been optimized for coating and reinforcing fabric
saturation in wood-composite boatbuilding. It will outperform any other
product in these applications. SilverTip Laminating Resin is designed for
use with fiberglass, Kevlar, Dynel and graphite as well as on bare wood.
It has superior wet-out characteristics with little tendency to foam or
trap air. Both the resin and hardener are nearly colorless and are used
in an easy 2:1 volumetric ratio. SilverTip Laminating Resin cures to a
brilliant blush-free film with either the fast or slow hardener
eliminating secondary bonding concerns as experienced with other epoxies.
The working time is longer than most boat building epoxies without
extending cure time. The cured film is tough and resilient with better
heat resistance than other epoxies cured at room temperature. Fillers,
wood flour, and bulking agents can be combined with SilverTip Laminating
Resin, however, we suggest using the other members of the SilverTip
Series for adhesive, filleting and fairing applications.
Recommended Uses:
SilverTip Laminating Resin has been formulated as an optimized system
for coating and fiberglassing wooden boats, the repair of fiberglass
boats and for use with carbon fiber sporting goods & autobody parts.
Application:
Use at a simple 2:1 volume ratio with either the fast or slow hardener.
Use at temperatures as low as 35ºF with no limitations on humidity.
Even at lower temperatures and higher humidity this resin will not blush
on curing. The medium-low viscosity of SilverTip Laminating Resin wets
out fiberglass cloth quickly and allows for use "as is" for
either coating or fiberglass work.
Gel Time @77° F (25° C):
Fast Hardener - 26 minutes
Slow Hardener - 60 minutes
Tack Free Time @77° F (25° C)
Fast Hardener - 3 hours
Slow Hardener - 6 hours
Mix Ratio by Volume
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100:50
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Mix Ratio by Weight
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100:43
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Total Solids
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100%
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Mixed Viscosity
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700 cps
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Mixed Color
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Water White
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Coverage (saturation coat w/6 oz cloth)
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150 ft2/gal
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Maximum Service Temperature
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160° F (70° C)
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System Three SilverTip Products
SilverTip EZ-Fillet
EZ-Fillet is a wood flour-filled two-part putty specifically designed for
stitch-and-glue wooden boat construction. Its ketchup-like, self-leveling
consistency allows it to be measured by volume or weight. The resin (part
A) is brick red in color while the hardener (part B) is a deep, dark
green. A rich brown wood tone results when the two parts are combined
indicating complete mixing. The putty thickens after mixing to form an
easy to spread thixotropic compound which will not run or sag.
EZ-Fillet has been designed for superior strength and workability and can
be used by itself to create smooth cosmetic fillets or as a structural
fillet when combined with fiberglass cloth.
Recommended Uses:
EZ-Fillet is specifically designed for both cosmetic and structural
fillets in stitch- and-glue wooden boat construction.
Application:
Use at a simple 2:1 volume ratio. Once mixed and applied EZ Fillet cures
overnight to an exceptionally strong fillet, which may be sanded for
fiberglass tape. Alternatively, the tape can be applied after EZ Fillet
starts to get stiff. Use SilverTip Laminating Resin for this purpose and
work EZ Fillet under the wet tape for a smooth, bubble-free composite.
Another way to achieve a smooth fillet is to let EZ Fillet get fairly
stiff and then smooth with a rag soaked in paint thinner. Sand lightly
after curing before applying tape.
Available Color:
Resin (part A): Red
Hardener (part B): Green
Mixed Color: Brown
SilverTip GelMagic
GelMagic is a toughened, non-sagging, two component, structural epoxy
adhesive designed for superior bonding to wood and most porous materials.
It is unique in that it starts as two self-leveling liquids, which form a
soft, thixotropic, sag-resistant paste when mixed. Measuring is easily
accomplished by either volume or weight. GelMagic requires no additional
modification with fillers and can be applied to vertical and overhead
surfaces without running, eliminating the mess and waste associated with
other epoxies. GelMagic exhibits exceptionally high peel strength and
employs a state of the art, two-phase epoxy morphology, which creates an
adhesive bond that is tougher, more resistant to embrittlement and has
better elevated temperature properties than other room temperature cured
epoxy adhesives. GelMagic can be post-cured up to 140° F for even
greater performance.
Recommended Uses:
Specifically designed for optimum adhesive properties. Not a
general-purpose resin made for coating and then modified with filler to
act as an adhesive. When fully cured, it is unaffected by water, oil,
kerosene, and many other chemicals. It will not stain wood and is immune
to fungus and rot. GelMagic is ideal for stitch-and-glue, plywood, strip
built and glued lap strake construction. Also use GelMagic as a high
strength, gap filling, waterproof adhesive for general woodworking and
architectural applications.
Application:
Mixed at a 2 to 1 by volume ratio, GelMagic will cure at temperatures as
low as 35°F. Two color component system aids in determining a
complete mix. Mixes to a pre-thickened, non-sagging state. No fillers
needed.
Available Color:
Resin (part A): Blue
Hardener (part B): Amber
Mixed Color: Tan
SilverTip MetlWeld
MetlWeld is a super
tough epoxy adhesive designed to bond dissimilar materials such as steel
to wood. MetlWeld exhibits excellent elastic properties and superior bond
strength while remaining rigid. MetlWeld will bond to stainless steel,
galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, glass, ceramic, neoprene rubber and
most porous surfaces.
Recommended Uses:
MetlWeld will bond metals to metal, wood, stone, concrete, and even
glass.
Available Colors: Gray
SilverTip QuikFair
QuikFair is a lightweight, microballoon-filled, fast-curing two-part
epoxy fairing putty with excellent moisture resistance. The two
color-coded parts have a non-sagging, butter-like consistency and are
easily mixed to form a third color. At 25°C (77°F) QuikFair is
sufficiently cured to be hand-sanded in 3 hours or machine sanded in 4
hours. This allows the user to apply three coats each 24 hours in a
standard eight-hour shift or six in a round-the-clock basis.
Recommended Uses:
Use QuikFair on both fiberglass and wood-epoxy boats above or below the
waterline.
Available Color:
Resin (part A): White
Hardener (part B): Brown
Mixed Color: Tan
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