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Old 02-22-2010, 08:55 AM
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I need to find a hard burnishable coating for the bottom of a dinghy. Its kept in the water and scrubbed on a regular basis. I am not looking for an antifoul.
Any sugestions?
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Old 02-22-2010, 09:57 AM
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Check the WEST SYSTEM website. They use epoxy with metal loads that can be burnished.
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Old 02-22-2010, 11:55 AM
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That would work. I've used graphite powder before.
What I am really looking for is something a solid white that can be rolled and tipped and burnished if necessary.
LP paint would be perfect but I dont think it will stand continuous immersion.
What do drysailed boat have on their bottoms?
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Old 02-22-2010, 12:54 PM
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They have a variety of coatings What is the dinghy made of? If it is fiberglass, burnish the gelcoat.
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Id give it two/three coats of gelprotect - by international paints
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