penetrating epoxy

pjacobs55 · Nov 4, 2014

On the same project I just used West, standard mix, 2 coats. Worked great. For the boards I used some high quality marine ply with a nice veneer. Epoxied the bottom and edges, 6 or 7 coats spar varnish for the top. BTW I retained the old boards and put them in when the boat is hauled out and I am tromping around with dirty shoes. Nicholas H. Walsh Admiralty and maritime law; Commercial law Nicholas H. Walsh P.A.120 Exchange StreetP.O. Box 7206Portland Maine 04112-7206Phone: 207/772-2191Fax: 207/774-3940 This email is from a law firm and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you suspect you received it in error, please delete the email and contact us. From: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 11:08 AMTo: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.comSubject: [AlbinVega] penetrating epoxy Hi All,I'm researching penetrating epoxy and getting conflicting information.I am making another set of floor boards that cover the bilge asmy originals have rotted.What do you use for penetrating epoxy?groundhog

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tim_klynn · Nov 4, 2014

I've used Raka, West and MAS epoxies with good success. Usually I thin the first coat 10% with alcohol to get better penetration. tg From: "groundhog groundhogyh@... [AlbinVega]" AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2014 9:08 AM Subject: [AlbinVega] penetrating epoxy

Hi All,
I'm researching penetrating epoxy and getting conflicting information.

I am making another set of floor boards that cover the bilge as
my originals have rotted.

What do you use for penetrating epoxy?
groundhog

tiempo2010 · Nov 4, 2014

I use S1 for sealing bare wood in wet areas. That is what it is designed for. http://www.systemthree.com/store/pc/S-1-Sealer-c32.htmStandard epoxy will not penetrate the wood as far and should never be thinned.

rolyatad · Nov 4, 2014

Thinning WEST SYSTEM Epoxy - Epoxyworks

by Brian Knight—GBI Technical Advisor A question frequently posed to our technical staff is "can I thin WEST SYSTEM® epoxy so it will flow or penetrate better?" The answer to that question is "yes, but not without consequences." Many of the advantages of thinning epoxy are offset by...

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tiempo2010 · Nov 5, 2014

In other words, use S1 - it is formulated for penetrating wood and doesn't need thinning, which weakens the epoxy.

n6ric · Nov 5, 2014

Penetrating epoxy is different than regular epoxy such as West and MAS. It is thinner and about the consistency of water. It penetrates into the wood and seals it. If there is any rot in the wood, the penetrating epoxy bonds to the rot and strengthens it.I use penetrating epoxy to seal wood before I paint or varnish it. If you are varnishing wood, using penetrating epoxy first eliminates the need for the first 2 thinned coats of varnish.The best brand that I've found is Smith's Penetrating epoxy. It gets rave reviews and it's what a lot of professionals use. I learned about it from a shipwright I took a class from. It is mixed at a one to one ratio, making it real easy to mix. Like regular epoxy, it is susceptible to UV, so you need to paint or varnish over it.Rics/v Blue Max#2692www.ric-maxfield.net

rchrdcoe · Nov 7, 2014

Do not use the drinking kind!