Repair Care DRY FLEX 4

Repair Care DRY FLEX® 4 is a quick drying, flexible repair compound for both emergency and permanent repairs on interior and exterior wood surfaces, such as windows, doors, stairs, furniture, fascias and soffits. Ideal for small to medium repairs with a thickness level of 5-50mm. Once set, it has excellent mechanical features, naturally moving like wood. It can be sanded and finished to match the surrounding area the same day. Easy to use.

• For a handy one-part filler for medium repairs? Try Repair Care DRY FLEX 4 2-in-1
• Need a very fast drying filler, use Repair Care DRY FLEX 1 or Repair Care DRY FLEX 1 2-in-1
• Looking for a filler for large repairs? Try Repair Care DRY FLEX 16

Ensure that areas to be filled are clean, dry and free from surface dust and debris, removing any damaged and rotten wood from the area.

• To ensure maximum adhesion between the substrate and Repair Care DRY FLEX® 4, treat the prepared area using Repair Care DRY FIX UNI.

Always do a small test area before starting any project to assess performance and end result. Follow the manufacturers instructions on the container at all times.

Optimum application is achieved between 0°C and 35°C with good air movement and ventilation.

1. Insert both components into either the Repair Care EASY.Q High Performance Dosing Gun, ensuring tab is in the forward position
2. Dispense both tubes onto a Repair Care EASY.Q Mixing Plate and mix using a Repair Care EASY.Q Steel Application Knife, until it reaches a transparent orange colour
3. Spread the mixture thinly across the mixing plate, as this will extend the application period
4. Apply the coating to the prepared area, using the metal knife
5. Immediately remove any excess product
6. Allow 4 hours to fully cure

Please Note: Always wear suitable Protective clothing, goggles and Repair Care EASY.Q Disposable Nitrile Gloves.

Once cured, the area can be sanded, planed, sawn, screwed, nailed and finished with the chosen paint or stain to match the surrounding area.

The Repair Care products are fantastic quality and with the correct preparation and application, DRY FLEX® repairs will last for the lifetime of the substrate. The repairs will also significantly extend redecoration cycles.

The numbers refer to approximate drying times in hours (at 20 degrees) DRY FLEX® 16 is ideal for larger projects where time is not a factor DRY FLEX® 4 is suitable for small and large repairs that need completing within a day. DRY FLEX® 1 is suitable for fast, small repairs from 5- 10 mm in depth, for example emergency response maintenance.

Yes, all decay must be removed prior to application for the system to work properly. The moisture content of the remaining wood must be below 18%. Take a look at Repair Care EASY.Q Wood Condition Meter to check the moisture content.

After the product has fully cured (usually 4 hours) you can begin painting. Please note- the cure time is affected by temperature, humidity and size of the repair.