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Re: Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 11/15/2002, 12:53 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies (Mark de Araujo)

While I haven't personally done it, I don't see any reason why you can't recoat with a second epoxy, just after green cure state.

Just don't mix different brands of resins and hardeners!

A test panel wouldn't be a bad idea.

Shawn

: I am contemplating building my second strip boat this winter and I have a
: question about compatability of different brands of epoxy. I have some
: west system epoxy left from the last boat I build and would like to use
: this up, but I don't have near enough to build the new boat. I would like
: to try raka epoxy because of cost Can I use different brands of epoxy on
: different parts of the same boat?
: thanks
: Mark

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies
Mark de Araujo -- 11/15/2002, 6:58 am
Re: Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies
Tom Johansnen -- 11/18/2002, 12:54 am
Re: Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies
Don Beale -- 11/15/2002, 1:15 pm
Re: Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies
Shawn Baker -- 11/15/2002, 12:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: compatibility of different epoxies
Randy -- 11/15/2002, 10:07 am
Probably, but...
Rick Allnutt -- 11/15/2002, 9:50 am