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I have been wondering for a hile now what most people use for getting a nice solid "epoxy" (or w/e) clear coat on paracord wrapped handles or even wrapps like hemp, tsukamaki style wraps etc. I know alot of people use west systems for this but is there a less expensive alternative for getting the same effect of a nice looking, clear, solid impervious surface to moisture, for wrapps? Also just out of curiosity what type of west systems epoxy is the best for this, or I guess I should ask which hardener is best for this, as I'm lookin at the usa knifemaker stock of it.. http://usaknifemaker.com/adhesives-c-23.html
They have the pricy west systems $40 resin that is needed to use actually you the stuff, and they have the 207 hardener that is about another $40 they is special clear.. would any of the other hardeners work for this as I read that they're aren't meant for clear coats, but I thinks they are talking about for a different purpose than I am, like for making fiberglass nice and shiney or something. Would the $20 g-flex stuff work just as well? Also..lol sorry for all the Qs.. If west systems is infact the only, or best way to go are there cheaper containers of it with a lesser amount of the epoxy?
Anyway, I am tryin to avoid have to pay $60-80 just to do this so if anybody has any great alternatives that ar less pricey I would really apreciate any suggestions Thanks in advance!
Paul
They have the pricy west systems $40 resin that is needed to use actually you the stuff, and they have the 207 hardener that is about another $40 they is special clear.. would any of the other hardeners work for this as I read that they're aren't meant for clear coats, but I thinks they are talking about for a different purpose than I am, like for making fiberglass nice and shiney or something. Would the $20 g-flex stuff work just as well? Also..lol sorry for all the Qs.. If west systems is infact the only, or best way to go are there cheaper containers of it with a lesser amount of the epoxy?
Anyway, I am tryin to avoid have to pay $60-80 just to do this so if anybody has any great alternatives that ar less pricey I would really apreciate any suggestions Thanks in advance!
Paul