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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Gaffers on 18 November 2008, 22:53:04
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No doubt a quick one for the Queen of knowledge but I cant find the answer anywhere....
On the boat hull I am using glycerophthalic paint onto which I was hoping to put a layer of Epoxy to increase the protection for the paint. After which I was going to put several layers of varnish.
My question is, will the epoxy bond to the glycerophthalic paint and will it pool like water on an oily sirface?
very many thanks in advance :y
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No doubt a quick one for the Queen of knowledge but I cant find the answer anywhere....
On the boat hull I am using glycerophthalic paint onto which I was hoping to put a layer of Epoxy to increase the protection for the paint. After which I was going to put several layers of varnish.
My question is, will the epoxy bond to the glycerophthalic paint and will it pool like water on an oily sirface?
very many thanks in advance :y
I would contact the paint manufacturer for advice on compatability....failing that, a test using the appropriate substrate, glycerophtalic paint and epoxy (allowing for a fully oxidised cure before applying the epoxy top-coat over the paint).
The mechanical bond twixt the paint and epoxy-matrix will be poor and the chemical bond (likely) of low compatability for long term surety.
Although on the face of it the concept is good; I would ask the paint maker first and even then think twice, as it`ll be a bugger to sort later if the combo proves unsuitable.
Personally, I`d go with just the paint and varnish and skip the epoxy element.
Are there not highly-toughened specialist marine-paints marketed for your needs? ;)
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I was thinking you might say that. I may just have to go with several coats of varnish instead which should provide many years mainenance free trouble.
Ta :y
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What, no bonus question ;D
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which should provide many years mainenance free trouble
Not dissimilar to Omega ownership then. ;D
Kevin
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ok Debs, that was your starter for 10 points, the real question may follow...... if someone can think one up! ;D
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ok Debs, that was your starter for 10 points, the real question may follow...... if someone can think one up! ;D
No conferring? :-/
I used to adore University Challenge: back in those delightful Bamber Gascoigne days; before the sneering, 'know-nought' current incumbent assumed the chair. :-[
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so what would be better or more hard wearing marine varnish or 2k clear coat
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ok Debs, that was your starter for 10 points, the real question may follow...... if someone can think one up! ;D
No conferring? :-/
I used to adore University Challenge: back in those delightful Bamber Gascoigne days; before the sneering, 'know-nought' current incumbent assumed the chair. :-[
"Incumbent" :D I love that word although Universally Challenged is more my mark!