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Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
By:Aaron B.
Date: 9/25/2008, 11:58 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Graphite? (Chris Ostlind)

Thanks, I'll probably pick up some graphite and play around a little before I actually do it on the boat. When using graphite, does each have to go on when the prior coat is still tacky, or can you do it within the standard 48 to 72 hours like when applying coats of straight epoxy? Also, is it necessary to mix silica in along with the graphite and epoxy, or will graphite alone be sufficient? Thanks again for all the responses.

: Put more graphite in the mix and it will take on the opaque consistency of a
: paint. Two coats will do it, the material will need to be watched on a
: warm/hot day for sags, so don't walk off until you get a set that holds it
: all in place. Have some wide chip brushes handy for a regular tipping off,
: if needed and enjoy yourself.

: Do not do this out in the sun! The black epoxy mix will retain huge amounts
: of heat and the stuff will, literally, slither off your up-turned hull so
: fast that you'll be jerking around like the oft referenced, one legged guy
: in the butt kicking contest.

: Once done and cured, you can buff it out for the satin-like sheen described
: by Dan and some light grit sanding is possible to get the uglies off the
: smooth surface. The boat will glide like Buttah on a rocky shore and have
: little wear showing unless you absolutely crush the landing.

: Standard cautionary warnings about leaving the hull, bottom side up, on a
: beach where stagnant air will push the temps on the boat into the danger
: zone.

: Chris
: www.lunadadesign.com

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Graphite?
Aaron B. -- 9/24/2008, 12:16 pm
Re: Epoxy Graphite : where ?
Tommy -- 9/25/2008, 2:18 pm
Re: Epoxy Graphite : where ?
Bill Hamm -- 9/27/2008, 1:58 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Chris Ostlind -- 9/25/2008, 11:43 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Aaron B. -- 9/25/2008, 11:58 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Bill Hamm -- 9/27/2008, 1:57 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Bill Hamm -- 9/25/2008, 10:07 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Greg H -- 9/24/2008, 12:57 pm
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Bill Hamm -- 9/24/2008, 2:40 pm
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 9/25/2008, 9:32 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Andrew Elizaga -- 9/27/2008, 3:11 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 9/29/2008, 8:28 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Bill Hamm -- 9/30/2008, 1:55 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Toni V -- 9/25/2008, 2:20 pm
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 9/29/2008, 8:31 am
Re: Epoxy: Graphite?
Bill Hamm -- 9/25/2008, 10:05 am