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Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
By:Ian Johnston
Date: 9/10/1999, 10:41 pm
In Response To: Re: Clear scratch resistant finish (Bobby Curtis)

> Ken

> Thanks for the info. Are there any special safety precautions you had to
> take when applying the Smith polyurethane? Also, how many coats did you
> apply? Did you have to recoat it after using the boat?

> Bobby

I believe that all two component polyurethanes use an isocyanate hardener (nature of the beast)and as a result are very toxic. I don't know about the single component products.

Usually 2-3 coats are applied if sprayed. Ultra violet radiation doesn't affect these products at all so recoating will only be caused by abrasion and this stuff is tough.

In another post I mentioned prepping your boat and then taking it to an autobody shop to be sprayed. They can all apply it and are trained in its use and safety considerations.

Good luck, Ian Johnston

Messages In This Thread

Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/6/1999, 8:28 am
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ken Katz -- 9/8/1999, 10:56 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/10/1999, 8:48 am
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ken Katz -- 9/16/1999, 9:37 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ian Johnston -- 9/10/1999, 10:41 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Jeff DeJongh -- 9/7/1999, 5:42 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/7/1999, 6:03 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Pete Campbell -- 9/7/1999, 12:27 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Ian Johnston -- 9/8/1999, 3:04 am
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/7/1999, 5:59 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Peter S. Mclaren -- 9/12/1999, 3:16 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/13/1999, 8:37 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Pete Campbell -- 9/8/1999, 2:28 pm
Re: Clear scratch resistant finish
Bobby Curtis -- 9/8/1999, 7:09 pm
The Holy Grail
Dean Trexel -- 9/6/1999, 6:17 pm
Re: The Holy Grail
Bobby Curtis -- 9/7/1999, 8:49 am
Re: The Holy Grail
Ian Johnston -- 9/7/1999, 1:56 am
Re: The Holy Grail
Dean Trexel -- 9/7/1999, 4:12 pm
Re: The Holy Grail
Ian Johnston -- 9/8/1999, 2:46 am