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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 

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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?

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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.  

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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.

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