Resin for Automotive Under Hood Application
Resin for Automotive Under Hood Application
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I'm planning on making a engine induction system airbox from glass weave and want to know what resin to use for it for it to be able to withstand the heat from under the bonnet. it is on the cold side of the engine so is away from the exhaust. i do plan on painting the outside with heat resistant paint which should insulate it a bit from heat from under the bonnet. its hard to say at what temp it will be but on my alloy one i can hold it but it gets hot but not hot enough not to be able to grab it firmly.
i was thinking of west system epoxy resin, will that be ok most likely?
what is commonly used for this type of application
thanks
i was thinking of west system epoxy resin, will that be ok most likely?
what is commonly used for this type of application
thanks





RE: Resin for Automotive Under Hood Application
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RE: Resin for Automotive Under Hood Application
NB: I think that E-Z Lam 'Flexural Modulus' should be 'flexural strength.' I'm willing to bet that 400°F use temp goes with the 350°F post cure. Even the 150°F post cure might be adequate, although it does sound a bit low. For lower post-cures you're probably looking at a dry service temp of about the same as the post-cure. As post-cure increases the service temp will probably lag. Any moisture will knock about 20 to 50°F off.
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