TotalBoat Thixo Flex Flexible Epoxy Adhesive
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Thixo Flex is a thickened epoxy adhesive that forms flexible, high-strength bonds on wood (even teak and other oily woods), fiberglass, metals, glass, & some plastics. Upon cure, it creates permanent, structural bonds that absorb shocks, stresses, & vibration.
This cartridge-dispensed non-sagging epoxy is great for building or restoring wooden boats prone to flexing during use, and movement from weather-related expansion & contraction. Thixo Flex can be applied to dry or damp surfaces in temperatures as low as 40°F. You'll appreciate the long working time & easy cleanup.
Handy cartridges fit most standard caulk guns. Use the included mixing tip to measure, mix, & dispense a bead that's the precise 1:1 mix of resin and hardener to get a proper cure each time. No need to measure, mix, or worry.
One 250ml cartridge includes 2 static mixing tips.
Note: For use in manual caulking guns only. Do not use with pneumatic gun.
| Specifications & Properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | Buff |
| Mix Ratio by Volume | 1A (resin) to 1B (hardener) |
| Mix Ratio by Weight | 1.2A (resin) : 1B (hardener) |
| Gel Time (100g mass) @ 72°F | 40 minutes |
| Working Time (Thin Film) @ 72°F | 75 minutes |
| Initial Cure Time @ 72°F | 3-4 hours |
| Workable Cure Time @ 72°F | Sandable in 7-10 hours |
| Cure Time for High Loads @ 72°F | 24 hours |
| Minimum Recommended Temperature | 40° |
| Tensile Strength | 5,330 psi |
| Compressive Strength | 7,200 psi |
| Flexural Strength | 8,800 psi |
| Volumetric Shrinkage | 3.5% |
| Hardness, Shore D | 77 |
NOTE: Thixo cartridges have a slightly offset nozzle that fits most, but not all, caulk guns. Caulking applicators used with Thixo need to have a hole large enough for the mixing tip; cartridges won't fit applicators with only a small hole for the nozzle. For best results, use a caulk gun with an 8 to 1 thrust ratio or higher. For use in manual caulking guns only.
Technical Information
Thixo Flex Features
- Forms permanent, flexible bonds on fiberglass, glass, metal, plastic, and wood, including hardwoods that typically are a challenge to bond because of their natural oils.
- Waterproof bonds hold firmly when subjected to contraction, expansion, shock, & vibration.
- Convenient cartridge fits most standard caulk guns.
- Static mixing tip fits firmly onto cartridge to easily mix, measure, and dispense the precise ratio of resin and hardener for you.
- Apply to dry or damp surfaces.
- Long working time of 75 minutes is ideal for larger projects that require extensive gluing.
- Can be used in temperatures as cool as 40°F.
- Buff-colored cured epoxy can be sanded and painted.
Surface Preparation and Cleanup Solvents
- Surface Prep Solvent: Acetone or denatured alcohol or TotalBoat Eco Solvent
- Cleanup Solvent: Acetone or denatured alcohol; cured material must be removed mechanically
Reviews for TotalBoat Thixo Flex Flexible Epoxy Adhesive
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Sealed some damage on a polyethylene dock.
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Have a large joint where the back roof of my boat meets the pilot house. After years of dealing with water intrusion despite seam sealant, I epoxied it. Needed something flexible and this was it.
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Unlike other brands, such as Petit Flexpoxy, Thixo sags while curing. I'm using this to glue wooden boat structures that flex. I need to cover the glue-up with wax paper to stop the sagging while it cures. A time-consuming nuisance.
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Couldn't believe the tube was only about 7 usable onces.
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This epoxy is on steroids! whatever you're gluing becomes one with the boat!
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Works great. Plenty of time before it hardens. Be sure to waste the first 3 or 4 inches to insure you are getting a fully mixed product (note the color change when properly mixed).
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Never leave the dock without some!
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Thick stays put wipe of smooth
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I have used it in my metal art , and I got the flex works great for glueing on rhinestones and cubic zirconia,
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Used it for log home repairs. Had some large checks in a few logs that I wanted to fill but also bond so they wouldn't get worse.
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