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Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
By:Lew Crenshaw
Date: 1/27/2000, 1:52 pm
In Response To: Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings? (Tony Ling)

I've hypalon for sale in the Northwest River Supplies catalog (I think that's their name at least).

> I thought it is Hypalon. I have been looking for that stuff for a while.
> No luck. Someone told me I can use neoprene or urathane (I can never
> figure out how to spell), But forget what brand and which product. Most of
> the stuff I check out are made for wood application not cloth. I'm
> currently contemplating to build a skin boat -- want to feel how those
> Native American did it so many years ago; but I DO NOT and CANNOT use seal
> skin. Well, I guest canvas is the cloest thing to seal skin. I want to
> find out the brand and the product name ; preferably how to use them. Any
> help is greatly appreciated.

Messages In This Thread

Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Doug Bauer -- 1/27/2000, 9:11 am
Thanks guys...great leads!
Doug Bauer -- 1/28/2000, 4:21 pm
Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Mike Hanks -- 1/27/2000, 11:28 pm
Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Nolan -- 1/27/2000, 6:55 pm
Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Tom -- 1/27/2000, 3:57 pm
Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Jean,Montreal, -- 1/27/2000, 11:14 am
Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Tony Ling -- 1/27/2000, 12:27 pm
Re: Sources for elastomeric coatings?
Lew Crenshaw -- 1/27/2000, 1:52 pm