Epoxy Question

Been laying under my boat washing & sanding epoxy (wests) and got thinking, i know non-blushing epoxies exist such as MAS and Raka but does such an epoxy system exist where it dries back matt. Or conversely is there a matting agent that exists to aid adhesion rather than peel ply-ing or washing and sanding.

It seems to me the majority of my time is spent washing and sanding, i know some will say just use peel ply but working alone covering large areas takes alot of effort and in the last few instances i have used peel ply i've come in the next day to see the peel ply had bubbled off in places.

cheers roger

www.agentlemansyacht.com

 

As stated peel ply works but can be troublesome for a singlehander.

I would use peel ply. To make it easier dont work with large pieces ,cut the ply into many smaller pieces and apply in a logical patchwork. After the ply is pulled only a small bit of sanding in needed.

Sandblasting is a typical production method for keying epoxy. If you know a blaster...have a chat.

 

no matt finished epoxies....

use wax paper or plastic film over the wet epoxy

paul
progressive epoxy polymers inc

 

Wax paper isn't choice I'd recommend. I've seen the exotherm melt the wax, contaminate the surface and ruin secondary bonds. Plastic film and nylon are the usual choices. Singehanding surface sheeting goods is a chore. Contact Paul at Progressive Epoxy and get some non-blushing goo.