Boating World

Quick Bonding

The fast-acting adhesive is perfect for completing quick repairs, general bonding and tooling projects.

August 1, 2006

When you want to fix something, you want it done fast. West System Inc. manufactures G/5 Five-Minute Adhesive, to cut down on repair time. The fast-acting adhesive is perfect for completing quick repairs, general bonding and tooling projects. It comes with a resin that holds the parts in position, and a standard epoxy that cures within five minutes and bonds quickly in spot applications. G/5 can be used on a variety of surfaces: It adheres to wood, fiberglass, metal and plastic. It's packaged in handy squeeze bottles, and the resin and hardener mix in a 1:1 ratio without the need for pumps. The adhesive is available in two sizes: a 4-ounce resin/hardener twin pack retails for $14.30,  and a 16-ounce twin pack retails for $44.15. (866) 837-8797, www.westsystem.com.


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