1 Quart MAX GRE THIXO PART A Resin Component
1 Pint MAX GRE THIXO PART B Curing Agent
48 Fluid Ounce Combined Volume
MAX GRE Restored Steel Gasoline Tank
Video Demonstration Posted Below
Bonds To Metal, Fiberglass -FRP, Gas Tanks
Formulated For Reduced Flow And Drips When Applied Vertically
It is also a strong adhesive for bonding and patching metals and FRP fuel tanks.
Upon cure, MAX GRE yields excellent resistance against petroleum-based gasoline, diesel with and without ethanol fuel blends (E85).
Induced Corrosion Caused By Ethanol Blend
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES & CURED
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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Density |
1.10 G/CC |
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Form and Color |
Clear Liquid |
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Mixed Viscosity |
2500-3000 cPs @
25ºC Mixed |
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Mix Ratio |
2:1 * 100
Parts “A” to 50 Parts “B” |
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Working Time |
45 – 50 Minutes @
25°C (100 Gram Mass) |
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Peak Exotherm |
70°C (100 Gram
Mass) |
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Thin Film Set Time |
4 to 6 Hours |
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Handle Time |
8 Hours |
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Cure Time |
2 to 7 days @ 25°C |
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Accelerated Cure
Time |
8 hours at room
temperature plus 1 hours at 100 |
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Hardness |
80 ± 5 Shore D |
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Tee-Peel Strength |
3.4 Lbs. per inch
Width |
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Tensile Shear
Strength |
2,935 psi @ 25°C |
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1,970 psi @ -40°C |
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|
1250 psi @ 100°C |
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Elongation |
3.0% @ 25°C |
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Flexural Strength |
13,000 psi |
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Flexural Modulus |
344,000 psi |
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Heat Deflection
Temp. |
70°C |
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Volume Resistivity |
2.7 x 1012
Ohms-cm (Ω-cm) |
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Dielectric Strength |
510 Volts/Mil @ 60
Hz |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE
FULL IMMERSION at 30°C
MEASURED PERCENT CHANGE IN WEIGHT
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REAGENT |
10 days |
28 days |
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Deionized Water |
0.19 % |
0.13 % |
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Sea Water |
0.11 % |
0.18 % |
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Methanol |
3.93 % |
-2.41 % |
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Ethanol |
1.98 % |
1.28 % |
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Toluene |
0.40 % |
2.86 % |
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Kerosene |
0.04 % |
0.05 % |
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Gasoline (E85) |
0.10 % |
.17 % |
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Diesel (E85) |
0.10 % |
0.10% |
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10% Lactic Acid |
1.81 % |
5.42 % |
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10% Acetic Acid |
0.11 % |
0.45 % |
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70% Sulfuric Acid |
0.08 % |
0.14 % |
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50% Sodium Hydroxide |
0.10 % |
0.10 % |
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10% Sodium Hypochlorite |
0.51 % |
1.36 % |
Surface Preparation For Gas Tank Repair
The MAX GRE THIXO must be in direct contact with the base substrate to yield a strong bond.
The substrate must be well prepared to ensure good adhesion.Clean and degrease the oily residue left by gasoline or diesel.
Remove old coating by mechanical sanding or bead blasting.
Use acetone to degrease the surface before applying the MAX GRE resin system.The substrate must be dry and free of contaminants to ensure the repair yields a strong bond that does not peel or delaminate.Test To Determine If The Surface Is Suitable For
MAX GRE Application.
Use this "water-bead" test to quickly check the wettability of the surface.
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MAX GRE Application.
Use this "water-bead" test to quickly check the wettability of the surface.
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the liquid resin to wet-out and cause poor adhesion.
Hydrophobic Or Water-Repelling Dynamics In Nature
The mixed consistency is similar to ketchup and is easily applied using a brush or spatula.
The ideal coating thickness to create a hermetic barrier is 0.015-inch or 15 mils - the thickness of a business card.
MAX GRE THIXO will maintain this applied film thickness on a vertical plane.
For thicker applications, allow the first coat to cure for 5 to 6 hours at 75°F, then apply the second coat directly on top of the previous coat.
Once the desired thickness is achieved, allow the MAX GRE to fully cure for 36 to 48 hours at 25°C to 30°C before use.
To use the MAX GRE THIXO as an adhesive, prepare the substrates to its bare condition.
Remove any existing coating so the MAX GRE THIXO is applied directly to the base substrate and in full contact.
Ensure the bondline area is proportional to the expected force.
Mix the appropriate amounts of resin and curing agent for the application.
Bond line control media such as ‘Potter’s Glass Bead’ is typically mixed with the MAX GRE to meter the ideal bondline thickness of 5 to 7 mils.
Apply the mixed MAX GRE on both substrates to be bonded and assembled.
Apply sufficient clamping force to ensure both substrates are mated.
Allow to fully cure for 36 to 48 hours at 25°C to 30°C before use.
EPOXY RESIN MIXING TECHNIQUE
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EPOXY RESIN MIXING TECHNIQUE
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Complete Steel Gas Tank Repair Video
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MAX GRE A/B | Thin Self-Leveling Consistency | |
MAX GRE THIXO A/B | Thickened Gel-Like Consistency | |
STYLE 7781 5ft x 6ft | Pliable Fiberglass Reinforcing Fabric |
For patching and reinforcing, use silane or volan-treated fiberglass fabric for the best resin compatibility and wet-out.
An excellent fiberglass fabric for patching and reinforcement is Style 7781, an eight-harness satin weave.
Latest Test Performed On
November 2024
June 2009 | Start Date |
March 2014 | No change in dimension, weight, and hardness |
February 2017 | No change in dimension, weight, and hardness |
November 2019 | No change in dimension, weight, and hardness |
November 2024 | No change in dimension, weight, and hardness |
March 2014
November 2024 Test
Shore Hardness Test Weight Test
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The user should thoroughly test any proposed use of this product and independently conclude the satisfactory performance in the application. Likewise, if the manner in which this product is used requires government approval or clearance, the user must obtain said approval. The information contained herein is based on data believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Data and parameters cited have been obtained through published information, PolymerProducts and Polymer Composites Inc. laboratories using materials under controlled conditions.
Data of this type should not be used for a specification for fabrication and design. It is the user's responsibility to determine this Composites fitness for use.
There is no warranty of merchantability for fitness of use, nor any other express implied warranty.
The user's exclusive remedy and the manufacturer's liability are limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product within the agreed warranty period.
Polymer Composites, Inc -The Epoxy Experts and its direct representative is not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Determination of the suitability of any kind of information or product for the use contemplated by the user, the manner of that use and whether there is any infringement of patents is the sole liability of the user.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your purchase constitutes the acceptance of this disclaimer. Please review before purchasing this product.
The user should thoroughly test any proposed use of this product and independently conclude the satisfactory performance in the application. Likewise, if the manner in which this product is used requires government approval or clearance, the user must obtain said approval. The information contained herein is based on data believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Data and parameters cited have been obtained through published information, PolymerProducts and Polymer Composites Inc. laboratories using materials under controlled conditions.
Data of this type should not be used for a specification for fabrication and design. It is the user's responsibility to determine this Composites fitness for use.
There is no warranty of merchantability for fitness of use, nor any other express implied warranty.
The user's exclusive remedy and the manufacturer's liability are limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement of the product within the agreed warranty period.
Polymer Composites, Inc -The Epoxy Experts and its direct representative is not be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind. Determination of the suitability of any kind of information or product for the use contemplated by the user, the manner of that use and whether there is any infringement of patents is the sole liability of the user.