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Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
By:Mike
Date: 2/9/2002, 8:08 pm
In Response To: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white? (Taylor Warren)

A few years ago, I used titanium dioxide powder pigment from a local paint manufacturer. The paste pigment sold in tubes in marine stores is said to be TiO2 dispersed in polyester resin, and I didn't want unreacted polyester in the epoxy. The epoxy yellowed over a few years of sun exposure (the color ended up kind of like varnish over white paint), so this might not work for you if you want a really white-white finish.

good luck,

Mike

: I've been thinking about experimenting with tinted expoxy on my next project
: (right now I'm midway through building a Pygmy S&G). I've read about the
: success many builders have had tinting epoxy black with carbon but does
: anyone have any experience tinting it white? I'm also thinking about
: painting/airbrushing the finished boat and would love any insights.
: Finally, would it be possible to add an inlay/accent strip to the deck of
: a S&G?

: Thanks.

: Taylor Warren

Messages In This Thread

S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
Taylor Warren -- 2/9/2002, 7:03 pm
Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
Taylor Warren -- 2/12/2002, 9:44 am
Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
KenB -- 2/11/2002, 12:03 am
Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
LeeG -- 2/10/2002, 6:56 am
Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
Pete Rudie -- 2/10/2002, 2:22 am
Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
Dick Lemke -- 2/9/2002, 8:43 pm
West Systems white pigment
Brian Nystrom -- 2/11/2002, 12:55 pm
Re: S&G: What could be used to tint epoxy white?
Mike -- 2/9/2002, 8:08 pm