Answers to Amazing Goop Epoxy Question
What is epoxy?
Any of various usually thermosetting resins capable of forming tight cross-linked
polymer structures characterized by tough strong adhesion.
- Low shrinkage and maintains strength after full cure.
- Used especially in surface coatings and adhesives.
- Will not shrink or crack if thoroughly mixed and the surface is prepared correctly.
Why would I need to use epoxy rather than an adhesive?
Epoxy is the strongest most permanent
adhesion to multiple materials and dries very hard. Amazing GOOP Epoxy is often stronger than the material
being repaired and is resistant to chemicals, fuel, motor oils, transmission and hydraulic fluids,
anti-freeze, alcohol, water and grease.
What are the advantages of using a paste epoxy such as SuperMEND, SuperPATCH, Marine Fix FAST,
SuperWELD, or Plumber'sWELD vs. a syringe epoxy or liquid epoxy?
There are several advantages, the most important of which are these:
- Consistency: Thick epoxy paste provides excellent vertical, overhead repairs without running
or sagging. Its thick formulation seals very effectively and offers high-impact resistance.
- Variety of Uses: Epoxy forms to any shape desired and can be used to fill, patch and anchor.
- Characteristics: Once cured, Amazing GOOP Epoxy can be sanded, ground, filled, tapped, sawed, drilled,
and painted with most paints and will not rust or corrode.
What surfaces can epoxy be applied to?
There are assortments of epoxies with distinctive
formulations that work best on recommended substrates. Amazing GOOP Epoxies are a versatile all-purpose paste
and may be applied over a variety of surfaces:
| Stone |
Metal |
Wood |
Copper |
| PVC |
Glass |
Brick |
Bronze |
| ABS |
Aluminum |
Ceramics |
Porcelain |
| Fiberglass |
Concrete |
Iron |
Graphite |
| Steel |
Metal Castings |
Most Plastics |
Marble |
| NOTE: Epoxy pastes bond to most surfaces except
polypropylene, Teflon®, and polyethylene. |
Can I color the epoxies?
Yes. To match epoxy to surface, epoxy may be
tinted with powder colorants, most water-based colorants and food dye.
What are the measurement ratios when mixing epoxies?
Amazing GOOP Epoxies are designed to mix in
equal amounts by volume 1 to 1 ratio. Adding more hardener will not make epoxy set faster.
What are the set and dry times?
Amazing GOOP Epoxies are designed to mix in equal
amounts by volume 1-to-1 ratio.
| Product |
Working/Set Time |
Full Cure Time |
| SuperMEND |
15 minutes @ 70°F |
4 hours @ 70°F |
| SuperPATCH |
5 minutes @ 70°F |
20 minutes @ 70°F |
| Marine FIX FAST |
5 minutes @ 70°F |
20 minutes @ 70°F |
| SuperWELD |
20 minutes @ 70°F |
2.5 hours @ 70°F |
| Plumber'sWELD |
20 minutes @ 70°F |
2-3 hours @ 70°F |
| NOTE: Cure times are based on an application thickness of 1/8".
Cure time is the amount of time required before sanding or painting. Best when used between 60°F and 85°F. |
Heat Resistance
| 140° to 150°F |
190°F |
250°F |
| SuperMEND |
SuperPATCH |
SuperWELD |
| Fix Fast Marine |
Fix FAST |
Plumber'sWELD |
| NOTE: Heat resistance values are based on intermittent temperatures.
Product may soften when exposed to constant higher temperatures. |
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