Wax in Styrene is a mixture of Paraffin Wax dissolved in Styrene, that is used to form an air-tight layer on the resins surface to make Filler or Gloss Coats.
Filler Resin is a product made from mixing Wax in Styrene with Laminating Resin. It is used after Surfboard Lamination and is often referred to as the Hot Coat, Filler Coat or Sand (Sanding) Coat. As the name suggests, Filler Resin, fills in gaps left after laminating the fibreglass, creating a smooth finish. Filler Resin once cured creates an air-tight layer on the surface of the resin, that allows the resin to be sanded.
Filler Resin Mix
Converting Laminating Resin into a Filler Resin is a relatively simple process, achieved through adding Wax in Styrene.
As a guide, a 3% ratio of Wax in Styrene, is mixed with Laminating Resin. For example, 30mls of Wax in Styrene would be used to convert 1 Litre of Laminating Resin to Filler Resin. Please refer to the chart below for quick reference.
Wax in Styrene should be mixed well into Laminating Resin prior to adding Catalyst (MEKP or Shapers Sunbake UV additive).
Laminating Resin to Filler Resin Conversion Table (3% Wax in Styrene Mix)
50mls Laminating Resin / Add 1.5mls Wax in Styrene.
100mls Laminating Resin / Add 3mls Wax in Styrene.
250mls Laminating Resin / Add 7.5mls Wax in Styrene.
500mls Laminating Resin / Add 15mls Wax in Styrene.
1,000mls / 1 Litre Laminating Resin / Add 30mls Wax in Styrene.
2,000mls / 2 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 60mls Wax in Styrene.
4,000mls / 4 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 120mls Wax in Styrene.
10,000mls / 10 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 300mls Wax in Styrene.
20,000mls / 20 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 600mls Wax in Styrene
Gloss Resin Mix
As a guide, a 3% ratio of Wax in Styrene and 3% ratio of Styrene Monomer, is mixed with Laminating Resin. For example, 30mls of Wax in Styrene and 30mls of Styrene Monomer would be used to convert 1 Litre of Laminating Resin to Filler Resin. Please refer to the chart below for quick reference.
Wax in Styrene should be mixed well into Laminating Resin prior to adding Catalyst (MEKP or Shapers Sunbake UV additive).
Laminating Resin to Filler Resin Conversion Table (3% Wax in Styrene Mix)
50mls Laminating Resin / Add 1.5mls Wax in Styrene and 1.5mls Styrene Monomer.
100mls Laminating Resin / Add 3mls Wax in Styrene and 3mls Styrene Monomer.
250mls Laminating Resin / Add 7.5mls Wax in Styrene and 7.5mls Styrene Monomer.
500mls Laminating Resin / Add 15mls Wax in Styrene and 15mls Styrene Monomer.
1,000mls / 1 Litre Laminating Resin / Add 30mls Wax in Styrene and 30mls Styrene Monomer.
2,000mls / 2 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 60mls Wax in Styrene and 60mls Styrene Monomer.
4,000mls / 4 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 120mls Wax in Styrene and 120mls Styrene Monomer.
10,000mls / 10 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 300mls Wax in Styrene and 300mls Styrene Monomer.
20,000mls / 20 Litres of Laminating Resin / Add 600mls Wax in Styrene and 600mls Styrene Monomer.
