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Re: Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
By:JG
Date: 7/11/2000, 3:51 pm

: John

: Have you used this sealer for the primary seal coat of your boat, and what
: are it's characteristics? Thin? Drying time? Workability?

: I'm doing some work on an "8-Ball" ( Glen-L, fishing dingy ) for my
: brother and will be coating the hull parts. Is it ready to use out of the
: can, or need mixing, and how does it adhere to the later fibreglass coats?
: How does it compare to mixing the epoxy and squeegying it on? Any info
: will be appreciated. Thanks

: Rehd

Hi Rehd. First off I reset my table saw, like it better. Thanks.:)

No, I have not used it as a sealer coat, but think I might on my CH17. Thin, it makes water seem thick. Drying time, complete cure in about 7 days, I think. There is different formulas, fast, original and maybe another. Workablitiy, it just soaks in. It two part. Organic vapor mask, definately. I was talking to the guy today and he said no compatiblity problems with Mas or any other expoxies. Even suggested that I could put in on top of the epoxy, after removing blush and proper prep, to help the varnish adhere better. Said it should still be a little tacky tough. I could go on but I would suggest making a list of your questions and calling the Co. and if you don't get a good sales person ask for the chemist. He should have all the answers.

I would like to know more on the subject of it making the varnish look plasticy before I put in on my boat. I'll call again tomorrow but have to go make a buck or two now.

John

Messages In This Thread

Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
Jack Martin -- 7/11/2000, 8:11 am
Re: Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
Berkeley C. -- 7/11/2000, 6:59 pm
Re: Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
JG -- 7/11/2000, 1:49 pm
Re: Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
Rehd -- 7/11/2000, 2:10 pm
Re: Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
JG -- 7/11/2000, 3:51 pm
Re: Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES)
Jack Martin -- 7/11/2000, 2:52 pm