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Re: Tell me more
By:Ian Johnston
Date: 2/17/2000, 9:31 pm
In Response To: Tell me more (Wayne R.)

> Ian, can you tell me more? Like what particular products would you
> recommend? What are the application cautions? Does the type of epoxy
> surface make a difference? What is the life expectancy of the UV
> protection? Have you published a technical brief? Thanks, Wayne

Hi Wayne,

I think I posted the spec. paper on the DCU 2050 several months back. I know I was trying to but my father's scanner software wouldn't recognize the format. I don't recall if I ever got it to work!

Basically you are looking at automotive clearcoats. They will adhere to any prepared epoxy surface.(sanded and solvent washed) They are extremely hazardous and should only be applied by a pro with the proper equipment. (Bodyshops)

The UV protection is outstanding and I know that some steel roofing material that we painted and clearcoated for the government, 12 years ago, will still burn the retinas out of your eyes on a sunny day.

I did a fiberglass kayak with this stuff a couple of years back and except for a scatch or two it looks like it was done today.

( I am a bodyman/painter so I have access to all necessary equipment.I also use it every day.)

Ian

Messages In This Thread

Varnish or Urethane which is best???
Hank -- 2/16/2000, 8:32 am
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane
Ian Johnston -- 2/17/2000, 1:38 am
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane
Tom Kurth -- 2/17/2000, 10:10 pm
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane
Ian Johnston -- 2/17/2000, 11:15 pm
What does the shop need?
Wayne R. -- 2/28/2000, 7:28 am
Re: send kayak to Ian ,,or?
lee -- 2/17/2000, 10:06 pm
Re: send kayak to Ian ,,or?
Ian Johnston -- 2/18/2000, 2:46 am
Re: send kayak to Ian ,,or?
lee -- 2/19/2000, 1:47 am
Well, Well, Well...
Paul Lund -- 2/18/2000, 5:55 am
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane (Agreed)
Jerry -- 2/17/2000, 8:34 pm
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane (Agreed)
Ian Johnston -- 2/17/2000, 9:09 pm
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane (Agreed)
Bram -- 2/20/2000, 12:03 pm
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane
Hank -- 2/17/2000, 1:35 pm
Re: No Doubt it's Urethane
Ian Johnston -- 2/17/2000, 9:15 pm
Tell me more
Wayne R. -- 2/17/2000, 6:51 am
Re: Tell me more
Ian Johnston -- 2/17/2000, 9:31 pm
Re: Varnish or Urethane which is best???
Spidey -- 2/17/2000, 12:57 am
Re: Varnish or Urethane which is best???
Jerry -- 2/16/2000, 10:46 pm
Re: Varnish or Urethane which is best???
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/16/2000, 9:32 am