> Hi everybody!

> I just finished the frame of my Walrus skin on frame Kayak. I used select
> pine for all the wood work. Now I want to protect the wood using a two
> years old wood paint "Tiber care- exterior wood finish". I have
> used it to paint my deck. It is thick and does not seem to penetrate the
> wood. IS IT A GOOD IDEA?

> If not, I would like to know about cheap alternatives. Cheers, Ben.

Best I have used is epoxy resin. Save your pennies and get a pint to a quart size batch. Defender's catalog has 3 or more brands for under $20. (www.defenderus.com) You could probably find several other suppliers and brands in that price range. Check with Raka (www.raka.com) for their smallest size.

I have used epoxy and varnish on the same frame, and after two years outside (hey , I work slow) the varnish is pretty well shot, and the wood underneath is gray, but the resin coated areas look like new.

Hope this helps.

Paul G. Jacobson