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lv-ab: Using epoxy for a water barrier

From: Bob Clinkenbeard (no email)
Date: Sun Oct 01 2006 - 15:34:26 EDT

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    I know some here have considerable experience with epoxy.

    I have a large boat trailer that I had sandblasted and primed. I have
    coated the entire trailer with 2 coats of West System 105 resin and 206 slow
    hardener. I added black pigment and the result is a glossy black trailer.
    My question is, will the epoxy degrade with time due to UV...even with the
    black pigment in it?
    I understand a two part linear polyurethane is the best coating if I need to
    add a finish coat.

    What do the experts think I should do at this point?

    The trailer will be immersed in salt water to launch the boat. I will have
    a water tank and pressure washer on the tow truck to rinse the trailer, boat
    and brakes on the trailer.

    Obviously, I don't want to do this again, so any suggestions will be greatly
    appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Bob Clinkenbeard
    24' custom trailer trawler
    http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong

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