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Re: Two part polyurethane question
By:Mike R
Date: 6/3/1998, 6:11 pm
In Response To: Re: Two part polyurethane question (Brian)

> So how hard and durable? I really hunted the most durable paint
> so that this triple can get lots of use from all comers and I won't
> worry about the scratches. All thoughts appreciated. So I will wait
> awhile, sand and recoat...with foam roller and hope for a good result.
> Thanks much.Brian

I like your question - "How hard and durable?" My only experience is with a one-part polyurethane, and it seems to scratch easily on beach rocks.

In CLC's "Shop Tips," it says, "Two-part marine polyurethanes, such as Interlux Interthane, have a deep, rich gloss and abrasion resistance that exceeds fiberglass gelcoat. One-part polyurethanes are almost as glossy and durable, but far less expensive and much easier to apply."

Does someone know if two-part is significantly more scratch and chip-resistant, and perhaps therefore worth the effort and cost?

Messages In This Thread

Two part polyurethane question
Brian -- 6/1/1998, 11:46 pm
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Pete Jung -- 6/2/1998, 11:29 am
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Brian -- 6/2/1998, 10:12 pm
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Pete Jung -- 6/3/1998, 7:20 pm
Re: Flash Off (are we back to dancing naked around the hull?)
Mark Kanzler -- 6/4/1998, 10:46 am
Re: Flash Off (are we back to dancing naked around the hull?)
NPenney -- 6/5/1998, 8:21 am
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Brian -- 6/3/1998, 11:28 pm
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Pete Jung -- 6/4/1998, 11:13 am
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Mark Kanzler -- 6/4/1998, 11:23 am
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Mike R -- 6/3/1998, 6:11 pm
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Rob Cochrane -- 6/3/1998, 5:29 pm
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Mark Kanzler -- 6/3/1998, 6:10 pm
Re: Unbelievably cheap paint spray gun
Mark Kanzler -- 6/3/1998, 6:15 pm
Re: Unbelievably cheap paint spray gun
Pete Jung -- 6/3/1998, 7:31 pm
Re: Unbelievably cheap paint spray gun
Mark Kanzler -- 6/4/1998, 10:23 am
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Brian -- 6/2/1998, 9:50 pm
Re: Two part polyurethane question
Mark Kanzler -- 6/2/1998, 10:49 am