Does the repair need to be painted?

Under the influence of sunlight (UV), epoxy will darken in time and a crackle effect may appear in the top layer. In order to ensure a durable repair, it is therefore necessary to paint the repair.

Why do I need to sand the repair?

During the curing of epoxy, a waxy layer that feels greasy, the so-called amine layer, forms on the outside. This amine layer does not allow good adhesion and drying of the paint system or filler (DRY FLEX® SF). The amine layer can be easily removed by sanding the top layer.

What is the maximum size I can repair with DRY FLEX®? 

For repairs we use the rule; If a paste repair is larger than a fist, laminating is a cheaper solution. If the damage extends beyond the glass line, a partial replacement must be carried out. Depending on the paste used and/or application, repairs can be made up to 50 mm in depth (DRY FLEX® 16, […]

Why are nitrile gloves recommended?

We recommend wearing protective gloves to avoid skin contact with epoxy. Nitrile gloves are ideally suited for this purpose. Latex, vinyl, painting gloves, etc., do not provide sufficient protection.

With which paint system is my paste repair repaintable?

DRY FLEX® and BIO FLEX™ products are paintable with all paint systems (A-brands)

Can the curing epoxy cause a fire?

To ignite wood, a temperature of >270°C is required. The temperature of curing DRY FLEX® will not reach this temperature. However, care should be taken to ensure that the curing epoxy does not exceed its maximum permissible temperature, as this will cause the epoxy to “break” itself and the elastic characteristics will be partially destroyed. […]

Can DRY FLEX® SF be used over paint?

DRY FLEX® SF adheres well to paint, but the question then is: How firmly is the paint on the wood? The paint is the weakest link here. We always recommend applying our products to a bare substrate.

What happens if the substrate is not entirely dry?

Then you will not get a good adhesion of the to resin the substrate. The repair resin will partly react with the moisture in the wood and will not achieve the intended final properties. This results in a repair that is not durable.

Why should I use a primer (DRY FIX®)?

When using repair resin, a good adhesion must be created between resin and wood, because the resin is too firm to penetrate the substrate properly. In order to make a solid connection with the wooden substrate, a (liquid) epoxy adhesive primer is applied first, which will form a connection with the epoxy resin to be […]

Is it recommended to repair rotating parts?

Rotating parts such as windows and doors do not necessarily have to be replaced when damaged. As long as the damage is non-constructive (i.e. not at the joints), they can be repaired perfectly.