Rob,

On my GP14 sailboat forum, there has been discussion of epoxy sensitivity, and I have heard that now they are building the GP14 out of epoxy, instead of vinylester resin and gel coat, that some people with epoxy sensitivity are having problems touching (sitting on?) their new epoxy boats.

I wonder if that's a good reason to paint that tub with some form of varnish, or maybe Dura-Tuff polyurethane?

Brian

: I didn't apply any finish. I just brushed on a smooth coat of
: epoxy. You could sand and polish the epoxy surface with 400, 600
: grit wet paper and buff it if you wished. No need though. As the
: epoxy cures over time the surface will turn slightly dull, which
: is probably amine blush. Just wash it with water.

: Since it is indoors the tub will not be subject to UV damage from
: the sun.

: I made a oak counter, inset into an old formica counter, for a new
: sink in the kitchen. I just covered the oak with four coats of
: epoxy and sanded, then applied a final coat of epoxy. Caulked it
: where it mated the old counter and wall. It's four years old and
: looks great.

: Rob

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