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
November 21, 2023
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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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July 18, 2023
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Never leave the dock without some!
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April 23, 2022
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Thick stays put wipe of smooth
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December 23, 2021
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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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December 9, 2021
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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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November 3, 2021
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I used it to repair cracked fiberglass. I also was able to apply it very thick on a damaged vertical surface by mixing in some flocked cotton fiber to make extra thick and apply with a putty knife. GOOD STUFF
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July 25, 2021
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First time using did not get a good mix. I followed the instructions for a 3-4 inch line of epoxy and thought that was all. When I applied it started to turn brown, as it should, about 5 more inches into the repair. It would be nice to have more mixing tubes.
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July 9, 2021
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strong，flexible，enough working time，
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May 27, 2021
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I had an external crack in Gelcoat mid boat and removed a small section of the Gelcoat and fiberglass down to wood. I added a wood hardened I flex flex applied in one coat, sanded smooth. Smooth, really great product. Stuck hard to edges of Gelcoat. It didn't sag and I laid it on pretty thick.
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May 18, 2021
Just reattached an 18" x 4" x 3" concrete trim piece which broke off the edge of my front porch floor slab. 1. Sure glad I read the reviews which recommended an 18 to 1 ratio of dispenser handle travel to plunger travel to make it easier to squeeze out the Thixo Flex. Don't know how you could do it with the standard 8 to 1 dispenser. But found an even better dispenser from "SolidWork." It has two selectable ratios, 12 to 1 and 24 to 1. I used 24 to 1. Made the job a piece of cake. 2. "When finished, leave the static mixing tip on the tube to cure. For the next application, simply remove and replace the tip." Quoted from the ThixoFlex cartridge instructions printed on the tube.
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