Sika SikaBiresin AP017 Polyester Fairing Compound

Sika SikaBiresin® AP017 is a high heat-resistant, quick-setting polyester fairing compound with minimal shrinkage and a high-gloss finish backed by excellent bond strength. It is designed for model and tool makers, rapid prototypers, and fabricators building external and interior parts.

As part of the broader SikaBiresin brand of specialized liquid resins based on polyurethane and epoxy, AP017 suits model and tool making, rapid prototyping, external parts like engine hoods, interior parts, and lightweight wheels. Technical service support is available for on-site systems implementation, and resins and hardeners come in different container sizes. Requires BPO hardener, sold separately. Browse more options in our cleaning, detailing, and protection category.

Key Features

• Quick setting with minimal shrinkage keeps small repairs accurate and stable.
• High-gloss finish needs less post-cure polishing.
• Excellent bond strength holds up on small, detailed repairs.
• Well suited to model making, rapid prototyping, and lightweight parts beyond typical hull repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this require a hardener? Yes, BPO hardener is required and sold separately.

What applications is this compound suited for? Model and tool making, rapid prototyping, external and interior parts, and lightweight wheels.

What kind of finish does this leave? A high-gloss finish with excellent bond strength.