Homebrewing your own epoxy compounds instead of using the SilverTip line of ready-to-use epoxy compounds involves mixing various fillers into a mixed batch of one of our liquid epoxies. Below are some guidelines for creating common compounds using System Three General Purpose Epoxy, Cold Cure, SilverTip Epoxy, Clear Coat, and SB-112 Liquid epoxies.
Adhesives:
1 cup of Silica Thickener to 6 Oz of mixed epoxy.
or
3/4 cup of Wood Flour to 6 Oz of mixed epoxy.
Fairing Compound:
1/2 cup of Silica Thickener + 1 cup of Glass Microspheres to 6 Oz of mixed epoxy.
Filleting Compound:
1 cup of Wood Flour to 6 Oz of mixed epoxy.
Playdough like Putty:
3 cups of Glass Microspheres to 6 Oz of mixed epoxy.
For further detail on mixing and applying compounds, please refer to the literature linked below.
The Epoxy Book:
SECTION VII C - MODIFYING EPOXY WITH FILLERS
SECTION VII E - FILLETING, FAIRING, AND MOLDING WITH EPOXY RESIN
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