{"product_id":"repair-care-dry-flex-4-400ml","title":"Repair Care Dry Flex 4 400ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur best-selling Repair Care product, DRY FLEX® 4 is a professional-grade, two-component epoxy repair compound developed for the permanent repair of decayed timber. Its flexible formulation moves with the natural expansion and contraction of wood, creating durable repairs that resist cracking and maintain their integrity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering an approximate curing time of four hours, DRY FLEX® 4 provides an excellent balance between working time and productivity. It is well suited to medium-sized repairs, allowing plenty of time to accurately shape and profile more detailed sections of timber before curing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used alongside Repair Care DRY FIX® Wood Stabiliser, DRY FLEX® 4 forms part of a complete repair system trusted by restoration specialists, decorators and joinery professionals throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium-sized window frame repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber door restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascias and soffits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative exterior joinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage timber repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepair Care DRY FLEX also comes in DRY FLEX 1, which has a shorter working and curing time and DRY FLEX 16, which has a much slower curing time. Check out our blog to help choose which product is best for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible epoxy repair compound that moves with the timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 4-hour curing time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended working time for more detailed repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent adhesion to sound timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplicable to other materials, including masonry, plaster, concrete, and metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for interior and exterior use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be sanded, shaped, drilled and painted once cured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to moisture and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent repair solution for decayed timber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the best from the Repair Care system relies on following the seven step application process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Remove paint\u003cbr\u003eBegin by removing all paint, coatings and surface finishes from the repair area to expose the timber beneath. Common methods include burning off, hot air stripping and scraping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Remove all decay\u003cbr\u003eCut away all rotten or weakened timber until only sound wood remains. Remove decay to at least 5mm into healthy timber using a router, saw or chisel to ensure the repair has a solid foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Measure wood moisture\u003cbr\u003eBefore repairing, check the timber's moisture content using the Repair Care Easy•Q™ Wood Condition Meter. The moisture level should be 18% or below to ensure the timber is dry enough for a long-lasting repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Prime with DRY FIX®\u003cbr\u003eApply a thin coat of Repair Care DRY FIX® to all exposed timber surfaces. Leave for 20-45 minutes, then wipe away any excess with a clean, lint-free cloth. This strengthens the timber and promotes excellent adhesion between the wood and the repair compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Fill with DRY FLEX®\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDRY FLEX® is supplied as two separate components that should be mixed in equal proportions using a Repair Care mixing board or clean mixing surface. Using a mixing knife, fold and spread the material repeatedly until it becomes a completely uniform colour with no streaks remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the repair compound firmly against all exposed timber surfaces to maximise adhesion, then build up the repair in layers rather than applying one thick section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Shape the repair\u003cbr\u003eOnce the repair has started to cure, trim away excess material and recreate the original timber profile. Shaping the repair before it fully hardens makes finishing quicker and reduces the amount of sanding required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Sand and paint\u003cbr\u003eAllow the repair to cure fully before sanding smooth. Apply a suitable primer within two weeks of completing the repair, then finish with your chosen paint system to protect the timber and achieve a seamless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTop tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime exposed timber with Repair Care DRY FIX® before applying DRY FLEX®.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix thoroughly until the colour is completely uniform - poor mixing can result in soft spots or incomplete curing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly mix as much material as you can apply within the product's working time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep mixing tools clean to prevent contamination between batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the appropriate DRY FLEX® grade (1, 4 or 16) to suit the repair size, ambient temperature and the amount of working time you require.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all decayed timber before beginning the repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the timber moisture content is no greater than 18%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the repair compound firmly against all exposed timber surfaces before building up the repair in layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.089%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.8448%;\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7969%;\"\u003e2 years from manufacture, unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.8448%;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7969%;\"\u003eCool, dry (5-40\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C tolerance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.8448%;\"\u003eWorking time at 20\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7969%;\"\u003e20-25 mins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.8448%;\"\u003eCuring time (1cm thick at 20\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7969%;\"\u003e4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.8448%;\"\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7969%;\"\u003e0-35\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 42.8448%;\"\u003eRepair thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 56.7969%;\"\u003e5-20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPN: 65864\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Repair Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57406410391929,"sku":"REP-DFL4-400","price":62.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8985\/7461\/files\/RepairCareDRYFLEX4.jpg?v=1782391830","url":"https:\/\/restorate.co.uk\/products\/repair-care-dry-flex-4-400ml","provider":"Restorate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}