Boat Building Forum

Find advice on all aspects of building your own kayak, canoe or any lightweight boats

Re: S&G: Epoxy in cold temps
By:LeeG
Date: 3/9/2002, 12:51 pm
In Response To: S&G: Epoxy in cold temps (Hans Leidich)

I epoxied the interior of a kayak in a slap dash manner in 48 degrees,,somehow thought the laws of physics would be kind to me because I've done the same thing in warmer temperatures...wouldn't do it again. Waste of epoxy and nearly impossible to do a neat job especially if this is a first time experience. A 100ft roll of 6mm x 10ft plastic costs about $28 from Home Depot. Waiting for warm days (50degrees?), a plastic warm screened area, a multitude of cheap lamps or the heater Rob mentioned is worth the preparation. 20 degrees can make a big difference.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Epoxy in cold temps
Hans Leidich -- 3/8/2002, 1:03 pm
Re: S&G: Epoxy in cold temps
West -- 3/10/2002, 11:04 pm
Re: S&G: Epoxy in cold temps
LeeG -- 3/9/2002, 12:51 pm
Re: S&G: Epoxy in cold temps
Toby Ebens -- 3/8/2002, 8:09 pm
Re: S&G: Epoxy in cold temps
Rob Macks -- 3/8/2002, 2:37 pm