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  Filler 402: ground glass fibre mixture

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">WEST SYSTEM 402 is a high density mixed filler consisting of <strong>loose milled glass</strong> and other fillers, intended for <strong>small semi-structural repairs</strong>, <strong>void filling</strong> or <strong>small impacts</strong> to fibreglass laminates.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;"> The finished repairs are incredibly strong, tough and elastic.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">When mixed with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy at a ratio of approximately 25% by weight, the result is a thick paste that can be carefully spread with a brush and can be held in place with PVC tape or tear cloth to give a smooth finish to the repair.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">In the marine world, typical uses include the repair of deep irregularities due to osmotic damage, damage to dinghy rudders and daggerboards, and impact damage to the edges of small sailing vessels.</span></p>
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  Fillers 403: mircofibers

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">403 Microfibre Adhesive Filler is a <strong>fine fibre mixture</strong>, used to thicken an epoxy resin/hardener mixture and create a versatile adhesive. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">ts most common use is for bonding wood. Epoxy thickened with microfibres has good <strong>filling</strong> and <strong>impregnating</strong> qualities.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">It can be mixed with any combination of WEST SYSTEM 105 resin and hardener, G/flex 650 epoxy or G/5 Five-Minute adhesive. Add 4 to 16% by weight of 403 to the WEST SYSTEM® epoxy mixture.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">When mixed with epoxy, it will cure to an off-white colour.</span></p>
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  Filler 404: high density load

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">404 High-Density Adhesive Filler is a <strong>thickening additive</strong> for epoxy. When mixed with epoxy, it is an excellent <strong>void filler</strong> or <strong>structural filler</strong>. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Use this filler wherever you need a particularly <strong>strong bond</strong> and where high cyclic loads are expected. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Can be added to the resin/hardener mix at 35-60% by weight, depending on the viscosity required.</span></p>
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  Filler 405: Filleting Blend

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;"> 405 Filleting Blend is a fibre blend. Add it to your epoxy mix to make <strong>fillet</strong> and<strong> joints</strong> on wood with a natural finish. Requires only light sanding.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Add 15-25% by weight to the epoxy mix. The colour is a uniform brown.</span></p>
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  Filler 406: Colloidal silica

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Colloidal Silica 406 is a general purpose epoxy <strong>thickening additive</strong>. It creates a smooth mix, ideal for general epoxy bonding and joining. It is also the most <strong>versatile epoxy additive</strong>. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;"><span style="font-size:14px;">It prevents the epoxy from running down vertical surfaces or overhead.  </span></span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;"><span style="font-size:14px;">It is often used in combination with other fillers to control viscosity. 406 can be used to <strong>improve the strength, abrasion resistance</strong> and consistency of epoxy fairing compounds. The result is a harder, smoother surface.</span></span></p>
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  Filler 407: low density

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">407 Low-Density is a <strong>microbead-based filler mix</strong> used to make <strong>easy-to-sand fairing</strong> and <strong>profilage putty</strong>. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">The higher the percentage of 407 in your epoxy mix, the easier it will be to apply. The filler is reasonably strong on a strength by weight basis.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Add 20 to 40% by weight to the WEST SYSTEM® epoxy mix. Turns dark reddish brown as it cures.</span></p>
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  Filler 409: mixture of microspheres

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">409 Microsphere blend is a <strong>low density filler based on hollow glass beads</strong>. It is used for <strong>filling and shaping fibreglass</strong>. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Mixed at a ratio of 10% to 25% by weight with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy, it becomes a smooth paste for filling and repairing fairings with fibreglass. After curing, the mixture is easy to sand.</span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">The 409 filled epoxy mixture is white and can be easily masked with paint or polyester gelcoat. If used below the waterline, it must be protected by additional layers of epoxy.</span></p>
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  Filler 410 : microlight

  <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">Microlight 410 is a <strong>low density filler</strong> ideal for creating a <strong>lightweight, easy to handle profilage component</strong> that is particularly suitable for large area profilage. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">It is easily incorporated into the epoxy mix by additions of 7-16% by weight and is 30% easier to sand than any other epoxy based fairing mix. </span></p> <p style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2d2d2d;">This filler is not recommended for high temperature applications and should not be overlaid with dark colours. Turns light brown as it cures.</span></p>