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Bob Clinkenbeard wrote:
> 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?
Yes.
Pick a system, any coating system then shoot high build epoxy primer
followed by LP.
Talk to the tech service people for a recommendation.
You sure don't need high gloss LP for a trailer, but rather something
that can handle the abrasion and provide UV protection.
Lew
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