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07-19-2011, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Where to buy flox locally?
I feel a bit stupid but working on the wing tips light kit, I find I have to make a mix of flox and epoxy and I have no idea what flox is and where to buy it, hopefully locally. Please help!
Still waiting the finishing kit...
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07-19-2011, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: California
Posts: 697
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West System substitute
You might check this out: http://westsystem.com/ss/filler-selection-guide/
They seem to have a product (403) that sounds a lot like flox, which is cotton fiber.
West Marine (not affiliated with West System, just similar names)
3027 Capital Blvd # 111
Raleigh, NC 27604-3399
(919) 871-6384
Otherwise order from Wicks and overnight, it's really light!
Good luck.
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07-19-2011, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dothan, Alabama
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You are close enough to Spruce in Atlanta, they will have it to you, usually next day. Just order UPS ground, before 2 pm.
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07-19-2011, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Thanks guys, always helpful!
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07-20-2011, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Las Vegas
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Flox is chopped up and ground cotton fibers, unlike micro ballons it has structural properties. It is VERY hard to sand and shape after cured. You may want to try a local marine supply store. They usually have most fiberglass products in stock but then again like others have said, Spruce is usually only a day out on delivery when you're that close.
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07-20-2011, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Aguanga, Ca
Posts: 55
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Best source for composite supplies
The best source for composite supplies:
Aerospace Composites and The Composite Store
Look them up on the web. They have everything you need and are great tto work with.
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07-21-2011, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MONTGOMERY, TX.
Posts: 89
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FLOX
WEST MARINE CARRIES WEST SYSTEMS
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07-21-2011, 10:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: California
Posts: 697
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Yes - West Marine carries West System......
I guess this wasn't clear.....
"You might check this out: http://westsystem.com/ss/filler-selection-guide/
They seem to have a product (403) that sounds a lot like flox, which is cotton fiber.
West Marine (not affiliated with West System, just similar names)
3027 Capital Blvd # 111
Raleigh, NC 27604-3399
(919) 871-6384 "
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07-22-2011, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 863
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I actually bought the West marine 405 before seeing your post. The comparison chart on the box seems to indicate just small difference with 403. I have not yet opened the box could return it if someone let me know it's not adequate.
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Originally Posted by flyingriki
I guess this wasn't clear.....
"You might check this out: http://westsystem.com/ss/filler-selection-guide/
They seem to have a product (403) that sounds a lot like flox, which is cotton fiber.
West Marine (not affiliated with West System, just similar names)
3027 Capital Blvd # 111
Raleigh, NC 27604-3399
(919) 871-6384 "
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