Maven Field Fix Portable Epoxy & Fiberglass Repair Kit For Rugged Repairs
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Regular price
$29.00 CAD
26 units available
Small Tin. Big Help When Something Breaks.
Maven Field Fix puts fast setting 2 part epoxy and fiberglass reinforcement in a compact tin you can pack in your truck, toolbox, camping bag, or tackle box. From a loose fishing rod guide to a cracked tool handle, it gives you a practical way to tackle small repairs when a replacement is miles away.
Use the epoxy on its own for bonding and patching, or combine it with the included fiberglass strips to reinforce a repair. The epoxy gels in approximately 3–5 minutes at 77°F (25°C), reaches handling strength in 15–30 minutes, and fully cures in 24 hours at 73°F (23°C).
What's Inside
- 5 packets of fast setting 2 part epoxy
- 5 fiberglass tape strips for reinforcing repairs
- 1 mixing bag
- 1 pair of gloves
- 1 compact tin to keep the kit together
Repair Ideas for the Road, Campsite, Workshop & Water
- Fishing gear: Reattach loose rod guides, bond handle components, or reinforce suitable rigid sections of a damaged fishing pole.
- Camping equipment: Patch rigid gear housings or reinforce a damaged tent pole section with fiberglass tape where a rigid repair is suitable.
- Pipes & fittings: Patch small cracks in compatible, fully drained and depressurized piping with clean, dry repair surfaces.
- Tools & workshop items: Bond loose handles, repair chipped wooden parts, or reattach small metal brackets.
- Boat accessories: Reattach loose trim, repair wooden accessories, or patch small chips in compatible fiberglass panels above the waterline after drying and preparing the surface.
- Everyday items: Mend broken ceramic pieces, small wooden fixtures, rigid housings, and other compatible parts.
Epoxy Performance Specifications
| Property | Typical Performance |
|---|---|
| Adhesive type | Fast setting, 2 part epoxy |
| Mix ratio | 1:1 by volume; use both components of each packet in full |
| Appearance | Amber |
| Gel time | 3–5 minutes at 77°F (25°C), 4 g sample |
| Handling time | 15–30 minutes |
| Full cure | 24 hours at 73°F (23°C) |
| Tensile strength | 7,250 psi (ASTM D638) |
| Overlap shear strength | 3,000 psi on acid-etched aluminum at 77°F (25°C), ASTM D1002 |
| Hardness | 80 Shore D (ASTM D2240) |
| Elongation at break | 8.5% (ASTM D638) |
| Operating temperature | 180°F (82°C) |
| Mixed viscosity | 40,000 cP at 77°F (25°C) |
| Unopened adhesive shelf life | 24 months from manufacture under recommended storage conditions |
Values are typical laboratory results for the epoxy, not a load rating for a completed kit repair. Actual performance depends on materials, preparation, joint design, temperature, and cure conditions. Gel time is not full cure; position parts promptly after mixing.
Materials It Bonds To
| Material | Examples & Preparation Notes |
|---|---|
| Metals | Carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Remove oil, rust, and loose coatings; scuff to expose a sound bonding surface. |
| Wood | Handles, small fixtures, and rigid wooden components. Bond to clean, dry, solid wood. |
| Concrete & stone | Small chips and rigid patches. Remove dust and loose or crumbling material. |
| Glass & ceramic | Small rigid items and broken pieces. Clean thoroughly and align carefully. |
| Cured epoxy & compatible fiberglass composites | Small patches and accessory repairs. Remove wax and surface contamination, then scuff and test adhesion. |
| Many plastics | Compatibility varies by plastic formulation. Test adhesion on the actual part before relying on a repair. |
| Leather | Small bonds where a rigid cured adhesive is appropriate. Test first for adhesion and appearance. |
How to Use Maven Field Fix
- Prepare everything first. Dry-fit the parts and arrange the fiberglass tape before mixing. Put on the gloves and follow the epoxy packet's handling precautions.
- Clean the repair area as thoroughly as possible. Remove oils, grease, dirt, wax, and loose material. Use a cleaner suitable for the material and allow the surface to dry completely.
- Scuff when possible. Lightly abrade the bonding area with sandpaper or an abrasive pad to create a sound surface. Remove sanding dust and any remaining contamination before bonding.
- Mix Your Packets. Follow the packet's opening and mixing directions, combining the appropriate amount of resin and hardener thoroughly into your mixing bag.
- Apply promptly. Place your fiberglass strips into the mixing bag and continue to mix, making sure to massage the epoxy into the fiberglass tape thoroughly.
- Hold the repair still. Support or clamp the parts without squeezing all adhesive from the joint. Allow approximately 15–30 minutes before gentle handling.
- Time to cure. Wait 1-2 Hours for a functional cure, and 24 hours for a full cure.
Storage
Store unopened epoxy in a dry location at 60–80°F (16–27°C). Pack the tin for your trip and keep it away from prolonged vehicle heat or freezing storage conditions.