Polyurethane top coat directly over epoxy - The WoodenBoat Forum
Apr 4, 2015 · Re: Polyurethane top coat directly over epoxy Primer is cheaper than 2 pack topcoat so I'd rather use primer as an undercoat than have to add additional coats of topcoat. Resin is a lot dearer than primer, harder to apply and much harder to sand.
Painting over epoxy - The WoodenBoat Forum
Nov 5, 2008 · Re: Painting over epoxy Darren, you don't want to paint over the epoxy directly. Use a primer designed for epoxy first. A good topcoat paint that is less expensive than most is Rustoleum Marine paint. You can buy that at most Lowes or Home Depot stores. System Three has one of the best primers in my opinion.
Polyurethane over epoxy resin - woodworkforums.com
Mar 20, 2015 · I'm after some advise regarding finishing tabletop. I'm planning filling nail holes & knot holes in my reclaimed timber with some FeatsWatson glass finish epoxy resin. The question is can I go over this with a oil based polyurethane clear to finish the whole top, something like Cabots Cabathane Clear. Cheers.
Can you apply an epoxy coating over an existing epoxy coating?
May 26, 2024 · You should always check for compatibility of the products you are using, but epoxy coating can and probably should be top-coated with a polyurethane product. Epoxies are not UV stable and will ...
Don't varnish over epoxy - The WoodenBoat Forum
Nov 3, 2012 · Re: Don't varnish over epoxy There's a million stripper kayaks etc with nothing but varnish over epoxy. 70f is not really warm in the world of paints. It's just warm enough to get varnish to skin over and keep the solvent in longer, especially on a completely sealed surface, where the solvents only have one direction to go as they evaporate.
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Can you put varnish over polyurethane? - Answers
Yes you can. You should always check for compatibility of products, but generally an epoxy coating can be top-coated. Link to Sherwinn Williams Macro-poxy with top-coat recommendations:
Can you put clear poly over epoxy? - Answers
Most solvent based epoxies will act as a remover when placed over polyurethane. ... Can you put clear poly over epoxy? Updated: 8/30/2023. Wiki User. ∙ 12y ago. Study now. See answers (2)
use epoxy or polyurethane on my plywood boat ... - The …
Oct 5, 2009 · Re: use epoxy or polyurethane on my plywood boat? I use PL Premium polyurethane glue for some jobs, but not for others. Epoxy should be used for critical glue jobs -- like edge-gluing planks together to make rudders, centerboards, etc. Also with added thickener for fillets -- the angled joints between hull and bottom boards.
Best paint over epoxy coated hull - The WoodenBoat Forum
Sep 16, 2010 · Re: Best paint over epoxy coated hull I usually use Brightside enamel, rolled and tipped, directly over freshly sanded (about 120 grit) WEST Epoxy. No problems sanding it smooth or with the paint drying. I have tried the same with hardware store enamel and it worked, but wasn't as smooth and shiny as the Brightside.