Do these polyurethanes requre the baking as listed below? I'm wondering if 160deg is enough to distort a boat and cause problems...

> For those of you who were interested I finally received the info on
> polyurethane clearcoats from PPG.

> The product is their DCU 2050 Graffiti Resistant clearcoat. This product
> would be an extremely durable finish for wood/epoxy construction. It is a
> high solids, low VOC (volitile organic compound) product that could be
> applied by any bodyshop. I don't recommend home use of this or any other
> two component product as they are extremely toxic. (carcinogens, nervous
> system damage, birth defects, etc.)

> It is extremely tough. The surface is so hard that it cannot be polished
> after 24 hours but is flexible enough that it does not require a flex
> additive on flexible parts!

> Application is two coats with a 10 minute flash between coats. A 15 minute
> booth purge, and a 50 minute bake at 160 F. Air dry is 24 hours at 70F.

> There is much more info in the brochure so I will have to get it scanned
> and then I can E-mail it to anyone interested.

> Most other paint companies will have an equivelent product, ie.- Dupont
> Imron, but most I know of only use urethane clears. This one is a
> polyurethane, however, even a urethane clearcoat would be a vast
> improvement over varnish.

> Will let you know when I get the brochure scanned and can sent you a copy
> if you want. Hope this info has some value. Ian