Epoxy availability in Egypt

[Ayman]

I'm building the zip in Egypt. the only available west system epoxy is Resin 105 and Hardener 206. is is possible to use this all the way through the building process. I mean in lamination, encapsulation, and glowing etc., ??? I can find here also adhesive filler (Microfibers 403) will this work?

[hoodman]

Yes, you can use it for gluing when thickened with silica or wood flour or encapsulation unthickened. I would using the slow hardener for everything.

[sproggy]

I'm using 105/206 for everything - I prefer to have more working time which the 206 hardener allows compared to 205. In winter (UK) I have had to bring things into the house to cure fully but in summer my garage is often over 30 degrees (celcius) so the slow hardener is essential - same as it would be in Egypt. I'm using 406 colloidal silica as a thickener because West recommended this over 403 microfibres but the preference was minimal so you'll be OK with the microfibres.

[Ayman]

Thank you Hoodman and Sproggy for the information. I hope to be able to post photos of the building process soon.

[DC88]

Good luck with your project! Don't forget to post some pics!

[MohamedHetta]

Hey Dr. Ayman

I was wondering if you could help me out on where you were able to purchase the West Systems resins in Egypt.

I’m from Egypt as well and I can’t find a distributor for West Systems.

I’m looking forward to your reply.

Thanks