BETABRACE 85012 is a composite used for reinforcing sheet metal and can be applied in the OEM paint shop or body shop.

Composed of a high temperature curing tacky polymer, woven glass fabric and release paper, BETABRACE 85012 reinforcing composite provides adhesion to primed metal and also adheres to oily galvanized and cold rolled steel without a primer. It can be supplied in many different shapes and thicknesses for specific reinforcement applications.

Product Benefits:

• Enables use of downgauged body panels for weight reduction by reinforcing weak zones
• Programmable cutting process eliminates tooling and enables fast initial response and quick iterative design changes
• Excellent initial adhesion and green strength
• Provides exceptional stiffness when compared to bare steel
• Adheres to contoured surfaces

Application: BETABRACE 85012 reinforcing composite can be used for reinforcement and vibration abatement of sheet metal. BETABRACE composites have been used to reinforce shock towers, fenders, hoods, side mirrors, door handles, deck lids, floorpans, tailgates, roofs, package shelves, sail panels, wheel wells, doors and liftgates.

Application Methods: BETABRACE 85012 is applied manually. The release paper is removed and the patch is placed over the desired area. Hand pressure is then applied over the entire surface area of patch.

OEM Specifications:  BETABRACE 85012 meets General Motors, GM3641M, Ford ESB-M2G281-A, and Nissan NES M 8451, Class 2, No. 2 (85) specifications.

Material Type: Epoxy composite

Availability: North, South and Central America, India, Pakistan, Japan, Australia, Korea