WillCful Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Machpoint005 said: I notice you're using epoxy, but I suspect the following remarks may still be somewhat relevant. I'm using Rylard, for which the solvent (brush cleaner) is no.3 thinners. Have you seen the price of that stuff? I've adopted a "disposable brush and roller" approach - cheaper than a litre of thinners and a lot less trouble! I went for the disposable technique. Was going to use Jotun, but look at this! ? ? ? ? https://www.smlmarinepaints.co.uk/tankcoatings/tankguard_DW Don't need 15l mind, I'll keep sleuthing... Edit: cheaper than Rylards though, https://www.boatpaint.co.uk/acatalog/Spencer-Coatings-Epicol--Water-Tank-Coating-.html Edited July 27, 2020 by WillCful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opener Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Ouch!! Glad I'm re-blacking now. A lot cheaper even using 'disposable' brushes. Why is epoxy termed 'two pack' - I was assuming two different cans but the blurb seems to suggest two coats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, Opener said: Why is epoxy termed 'two pack' - I was assuming two different cans but the blurb seems to suggest two coats? Two cans. A base and a curing agent/ hardener that you mix together before using. Two or more coats is good, but that's nothing to do with the two- pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chewbacka Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, TheBiscuits said: Two cans. A base and a curing agent/ hardener that you mix together before using. Two or more coats is good, but that's nothing to do with the two- pack. And as soon as you mix it it starts to chemically react and harden so don’t mix more than you can apply. The pot life is greatly affected by temperature, goes hard quicker the warmer it is. Edited July 29, 2020 by Chewbacka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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