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Where to buy flox locally?

WingedFrog

WingedFrog

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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...
 
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.
 
You are close enough to Spruce in Atlanta, they will have it to you, usually next day. Just order UPS ground, before 2 pm.
 
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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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.
 
Yes - West Marine carries West System......

I guess this wasn't clear..... :rolleyes:

"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 "
 
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.

flyingriki said:
I guess this wasn't clear..... :rolleyes:

"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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I bought mine from ACS.. 1 lb is all you will ever need unless you are building more than say 4 metal airplanes.
 
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