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Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy? *LINK*
By:Ken M.
Date: 5/5/2003, 6:50 pm

After reading Vaclav's glowing review of Raka epoxy on his site I'm thinking about ordering a Pygmy Coho and using Raka epoxy (with their 350 hardener) rather than the System Three that comes standard in the Coho kit. Has anyone used Raka? I am particularly interested in the fact that Raka is supposed to be a rather thin epoxy that dries to a very glossy finish. I think this would probably be good for a beginner like myslef that is not so concearned about speeding through the process. I will be building the kayak in a relatively hot but dry garage with temps from 80-100 degrees. Also, I hear Raka has recenlty changed their epoxy to dry faster. Could that affect the viscosity? Your comments would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Ken

Vaclav's epoxy test results

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy? *LINK*
Ken M. -- 5/5/2003, 6:50 pm
Re: Epoxy: It looks like alot of people like RAKA
Scott Ferguson -- 5/6/2003, 12:35 pm
Re: Epoxy: It looks like alot of people like RAKA
Ted Henry -- 5/6/2003, 1:52 pm
Re: Epoxy: System Three here in Bellingham, WA *LINK*
Scott Ferguson -- 5/6/2003, 2:34 pm
Re: Epoxy: System Three here in Bellingham, WA
Phil -- 5/8/2003, 12:11 am
I'm happy with Raka too, but...
Dan Ruff -- 5/6/2003, 9:58 am
Pygmy will leave out the epoxy if you ask.
Ken M. -- 5/6/2003, 11:58 am
Re: RAKA will work fine.. Golpher it!!
Rehd -- 5/8/2003, 10:51 am
Re: I'm happy with Raka too, but...
Shawn Baker -- 5/6/2003, 11:46 am
Re: I'm happy with Raka too, but...
Rick Sylvia -- 5/6/2003, 3:41 pm
Re: I'm a cheap bastard *LINK*
Shawn Baker -- 5/6/2003, 5:00 pm
Re: I'm a cheap bastard
Rick Sylvia -- 5/7/2003, 3:04 pm
Re: I'm a cheap bastard
PBM -- 5/6/2003, 7:30 pm
Re: I'm a cheap bastard
John Schroeder -- 5/6/2003, 6:28 pm
Re: spirit lines
Shawn Baker -- 5/6/2003, 8:31 pm
Re: spirit lines
Arko Bronaugh -- 5/6/2003, 9:37 pm
Re: I'm happy with Raka too, but... *LINK*
Mike Hanks -- 5/6/2003, 11:38 am
Nevermind :)
Dan Ruff -- 5/6/2003, 1:12 pm
Re: I'm happy with Raka too, but...
LeeG -- 5/6/2003, 11:48 am
Re: Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy?
Rick Sylvia -- 5/6/2003, 8:16 am
Re: Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy?
Ken -- 5/5/2003, 11:25 pm
Re: Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy?
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 5/6/2003, 12:27 am
Re: Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy?
Ken -- 5/6/2003, 5:10 pm
Haven't bought the kit yet.
Ken M. -- 5/6/2003, 1:48 am
Re: Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy?
Dave Sprygada -- 5/5/2003, 11:09 pm
Re: Epoxy: Anyone use Raka epoxy?
LeeG -- 5/5/2003, 10:45 pm
Re: Ditto Ditto, very reliable results! *NM*
Steve Frederick -- 5/5/2003, 9:48 pm
Re: Ditto - works great *NM*
Chip Sandresky -- 5/5/2003, 7:23 pm
I use Raka. Good price, love the stuff. *NM*
Shawn Baker -- 5/5/2003, 7:07 pm