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Epoxy Primer Paints clear ESP 155 (ESP 155 is found on our Marine Epoxy catalog page)

Using an Epoxy paint on steel, fiberglass, or concrete? You might want to know about SOLUBLE SALT CONTAMINATION AND HOW TO DEAL WITH IT-- CLICK HERE

Don't throw away your epoxy brushes and rollers! You can clean them with our TA 651 non-solvent, non-evaporating, reusable epoxy cleaning agent. TA 651 is in Section 8 (misc. products) of our marine catalog (you're in Section 4 right now). Click here to detour to Section 8.

Looking for a Barrier Coat? Goto our Barrier Coats explained page - which will then link you to another page that describes the epoxies below with perhaps a bit more detail than on this site (we have lots of overlap on this site so that you can find informatiion from several pathways). CLICK HERE to go to the Barrier Coat Page.

Area below the water line = length times beam times .85

If your hull has hair line cracks, or old, 'dried out' fiberglass, you might consider applying a coat of our thin, solvent based, penetrating epoxy as a primer over the old fiberglass first. This will help seal the time cracks and provide a fresh, solid surface for the barrier coat epoxies listed below. Our ESP 155 penetrating epoxy is found in Section 1 of our catalog (Marine Resins - CLICK HERE to go to that section).

There are other reasons why you might consider an epoxy primer or penetrating (same thing in this case) under your boat's epoxy barrier coat. Click here to learn more at our barrier coat page and read about what can go wrong....

Not all hulls are suitable candidates for an epoxy barrier coat. For example, fiberglass hulls that flex a lot will probably have adhesion problems (disbonding) of the hard, brittle epoxy when the hull flexs. Please read the WHAT CAN GO WRONG - HULL COATING DISCLAIMER at the bottom of our barrier coat page for more information about coating issues on hulls as well as our legal disclaimer. All decisions regarding barrier coats and the results are the sole responsibility of the customer.

Note our CM 15™epoxy epoxy paint has much more flex than the Water Gard 300™ epoxy paint which is our most common and popular barrier coat epoxy. Our TA 661™ is an additive that can also increase the flex of an epoxy coating.

At the bottom of this page is some more comparison info between these epoxies. This is to help you decide which epoxy paint to use. We also make our suggestions there too, but keep in mind these epoxies are all very similar (we're really comparing apples to apples here!). Also on this page are comments etc. from boat owners who have applied our different barrier coat epoxy paints.

Looking for COAL TAR epoxy? We have it in our industrial catalog - (epoxy paint section)

Our coal tar epoxy was used below the waterline and on many metal fittings on the 24 meter long, 3 masted pre-1840 Barkentine being build by App Applegate - Click Here for pictures, info, etc.

CLICK HERE TO GOTO OUR USERNOTES SECTION: FEEDBACK FROM FOLKS WHO HAVE USED COAL TAR ON BOATS.

Hi Paul,
I think we have some converts.. We barrier coated the bottom of my boat
and the guys loved your epoxy..They could not believe how easy it went
on and how fast it built up.. they also mentioned they liked the colors
blue and white (white no longer in stock).. They commented on how nice it was to have
contrasting colors to see where they left off from coat to coat... I think you will
start getting orders out of Daytona Beach very soon... I have been
using your epoxy myself and find it is very easy to work with... I'm
glad I took the chance on you. Your epoxy does everything you said it
would..

Thanks Mike D.

OUR BEST SELLING PRODUCT IN THIS CATALOG SECTION!

Water Guard 300:

WATER GARD 300™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	NON HAZ TO SHIP - CAN BE APPLIED UNDERWATER - REDUCED YELLOWING - ENHANCED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - THICK/SOLVENT FREE COATING.
CON	A VERY HARD/BRITTLE COATING (NOT FOR USE ON SURFACES SUBJECT TO FLEXING)

There are several reasons why you might consider an epoxy primer or penetrating (same thing in this case) under your boat's epoxy barrier coat. Click here to learn more at our barrier coat page.

This product contains superior Cycloaliphatic curing agents - CLICK HERE for more information.

NON HAZMAT (CAN SHIP BY AIR AND/OR OUTSIDE THE USA)

An all-surface, white, light blue, epoxy that goes on at 8-16 mils (with a brush or paint pad, thinner if applied by roller). Suitable as a barrier coat. (approx. 100 - 150 squ feet per gallon --- a 3 gallon kit will cover 300 - 450 square feet) Mix 2:1 by volume. Colors: slow yellowing white, light blue. We were impressed with the lack of rapid yellowing of the white color, while still non-hazmat to ship. NOTE: ALL THESE SOLVENT FREE EPOXY PAINTS ARE THICKER THAN 'REGULAR' PAINTS, ESPECIALLY AT TEMPS UNDER 70 OR SO DEGREES. WE GET 3-4 COMMENTS EVERY SPRING ABOUT THIS, BUT EVERYONE GETS THE COATING APPLIED! YOU CAN SAMPLE OUR SMALL TEST UNITS FIRST (SEE BELOW). STANDARD FIX IS A SMALL (WEE) BIT OF SOLVENT (MEK, ACETONE, XYLENE ETC. EPOXY VISCOSITY (AND POTLIFE) IS VERY TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT - IDEAL IS PROBABLY 75 DEGREES F).

Advantages: longish pot life, selection of colors, cycloaliphatic curing agent, non hazmat to ship so can ship overnight; uses a cycloaliphatic curing agent. This is a hard, rigid coating - very tough but if you think you need some 'flex' see our CM 15 listed on this page.

If you do decide to go with two coats (common if the entire gel coat has been removed) using a different color for each coat allows you to estimate how deep any future chips into the hull are (i.e. color coded layers!), as well as spotting thick and thin spots in the second coat.

Our formulator says this product has been used by the US Navy to paint achor chains.

Note: because these 100% solids (solvent free), (actually this product is 97% solids) high end epoxy paints are all rather thick (especially in cool weather), we've had users report that they transfer the epoxy to the surface they're coating with a wide putty knife or drywall mud float and initially spread it out that way. They return with the roller or brush for final 'smoothing.' They liked this method much better than struggling with a roller only with the thick, sticky epoxy.

While many customers love this product, some are shocked at how thick these commercial epoxy paints are.

CLICK HERE TO GOTO OUR USERNOTES SECTION: FEEDBACK FROM FOLKS WHO HAVE USED THIS AND OUR OTHER EPOXIES. SOME REPORTS OF 'GRITTY' CRYSTALS IN THE PART A - HOW TO FIX....

NOTES FROM FOLKS USING IT ON BOAT HULLS - barrier coats (THEY TEND TO FIND IT THICK, ESPECIALLY AT COOLER TEMPS - Best temps to work at: 75 degrees plus... See www.epoxyproducts.com/barrier4u.html

Should you use a primer? Click Here

3 gallon kit - $300 plus shipping (colors light blue or white)

some folks don't like the thick nature of epoxy paints - we suggest you try the 1.5 quart test kit before committing to a 3 gal kit. (keeps everyone happy!) Our CM 15 epoxy paint (see below is thinner - maybe 2 coats??)

3 quart kit - $88 plus shipping (light blue, white)

1.5 quart kit (0.375 gal) - $60 including shipping (light blue, white)

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CLASSIFICATION	HIGHEST QUALITY "A GRADE" MAINTENANCE AND BARRIER COATING --- TOP PERFORMANCE PREMIUM GRADE CYCLOALIPHATIC BASED CURING SYSTEM EPOXY ADDUCT FOR THE MOST DEMANDING APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CONSTANT IMMERSION
% VOC	3% VOC, 97% SOLIDS
SHIPPING/EXPORTING	NON HAZMAT TO SHIP, CAN BE SHIPPED WORLDWIDE, CAN BE PRIVATE LABELED
VISCOSITY	THICK BUT BRUSHABLE, ROLLABLE
STND COLORS	WHITE, LIGHT BLUE, BLACK
WET APPLICATION	CAN BE APPLIED UNDERWATER
MIX RATIO	2 TO 1 BY VOLUME
STND PACKAGING	STANDARD PACKAGING IS 3 GALLON UNITS. OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE
MISC. INFO	POTABLE WATER, NUCLEAR (DBA) AND 'FISH TANK' APPROVED UNDER OTHER LABEL NAME
PRIMING	CONSIDERED SELF PRIMING BUT OFTEN APPLIED OVER SOLVENT BASED EPOXY PRIMER (ESP 155 or EPOXY PRIMER) TO IMPROVE BOND ON OLD, WEATHERED, POROUS, WEAK OR PATCHED SURFACES

This product is one of our UNDERWATER EPOXIES

This product has its own web page and industrial

A potable water version (NSP 120) also available at slightly higher cost. --- ORDER NOW via link to online storefront (section 2 - epoxy paint)----

3 gal - $300 ...... 3 quart - $96 ...... 1.5 quart $64 including shipping

Potable water version case studies

color matches (light blue):

Walmart Color Place stratosphere 92431
Benjamin Moore classic collection #780 - crisp morning air
Behr 520A-3 nevada sky
Glidden Bright and Lively wild blue yonder

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Water Prime™ :TWO PART WATER BASED (SOME SOLVENT), EPOXY PRIMER / SEALER / WATERPROOF. COLOR: GRAY

WATER PRIME™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	user friendly water based (easy clean-up) - user friendly application (goes on nicely!)
CON	water based products don't go over smooth slick surfaces well, don't like cold temps or high humidity

CANNOT BE SOLD IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

I've learned to coat pratically everything I paint with an epoxy or similar basecoat. Besides improving adhesion and making the top coat last longer, a sealed / waterproofed (2 coats) surface is a must for plywood and sometimes concrete. This pigmented (gray) waterbased epoxy is easier to use that the other coating options. Easy water clean-up and brushes on like latex paint (with fewer drips and sags of other epoxies). Potlife is hours (maybe days). Like most water based products it will bead up on smooth slick surfaces (like water on a waxed car). Also being water based (the water needs to evaporate away to set) not real happy with cold, damp conditions. It does contain some regular solvents so not for sale in southern California with very strict VOC limits for this class of coatings. Can also be used as a stand alone coating if you don't get around to topcoating. 4:1 mix by volume.

CLICK HERE TO GOTO OUR USERNOTES SECTION: FEEDBACK FROM FOLKS WHO HAVE USED THIS AND OUR OTHER PRODUCTS (no postings for this product yet (10/2009)

1 gallon kit - $80

40 oz. kit - $27

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Rough Coat:

ROUGH COAT™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	Epoxy floor coating with fine non-slip grit already in it. Solvent based so potlife measured in hours.
CON	Thin coating, only available in 1 color (can be painted over) - subject to blush - apply indoors if possible

floor epoxy with grit

This is our special floor epoxy with grit already mixed-in for non slip. It is solvent based, flexible, and rolls on at about 160 - 180 square feet per gallon kit. The solvents are necessary as they allow the grit thickened epoxy to roll our nicely and then 'shrink' down as the solvents evaporate away, allowing the grit to become fully exposed. We just couldn't achieve this nice distribution without the solvents. The end result is a floor with a grit surface. Texture is rougher than you would see in a shower, but still not 'industrial rough' - similar to what I have seen on custom wooden boats decks. One coat is fine, but two coats really masks the 'roller direction pattern' of the grit sometimes seen with only one coat, giving a slightly more textured surface with a more random pattern. It can be brushed on too, but the brush marks are very obvious. Unlike the Industrial Floor epoxy, but like the Water Bond epoxy, Rough Coat will not hide cracks and flaws on the surface. If you need to 'hide' cracks etc., use a base coat of the Industrial Floor Epoxy or our clear watery Low V epoxy under the Rough Coat. Being solvent based, potlife is measured in hours, not minutes.

A white film can sometimes form on the surface within the first 1 - 3 days if temps. are cool and dew/condensation form. Best applied indoors or in warm summer weather.

The color is a light tan or khaki. We selected this color because it has enough yellow it shouldn't show UV yellowing but it is light enough in color that you can topcoat it with a layer of latex or enamel in whatever color you want (and still have a non-skid texture). We have seen boat decks and patio decks etc. in this light tan woody color, and it is a color we don't have any other epoxy in, so it seemed like a good color to stock. Other colors can be had in orders of over 4 gallons. You can paint over it to change color.

In terms of color and texture it seems to match the appearance of 'fine sharp sand in flat enamel' on small custom made wooden boats I've seen at the WoodenBoat show in Maine. The part A looks like whipped cream in the can but when mixed with the liquid part B it forms a nice coating.

Send us a self addressed stamped envelop and we will send you a piece of cardboard coated with Rough Coat for your inspection. This hard sample is also available in our Grit Sampler kit listed in our Fillers Section.

1 gal unit - $90

1/3 gal test unit (about 42 oz) - $42 including shipping

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color matches (tan):

we tried to sort of match Benjamin Moore Classic Collection Cafe Royal 2B - 1130

Corro-Coat FC (fiber-ceramic) 2100 (several different 'flavors):

CORRO COAT 2100A™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	Nonhazat to ship - slow yellowing - Kevlar(tm) reinforced - can be applied underwater
CON	Traditional rigid epoxy

IDEAL FOR BILGE - ENGINE ROOMS - BATTERY BOXES. A SUITABLE BARRIER COAT EPOXY BUT MORE DIFFICULT TO APPLY THAN THE WATER GARD 300. CAN BE APPLIED UNDERWATER FOR "SPOT REPAIRS"

Contains Kevlar ™ pulp and feldspar ceramic for enhanced abrasion resistance.

There are other reasons why you might consider an epoxy primer or penetrating (same thing in this case) under your boat's epoxy barrier coat. Click here to learn more at our barrier coat page.

Extreme high epoxy performance at an affordable price. A non-hazmat, 100% solids epoxy. Kevlar (tm) microfiber reinforced for chip resistance, loaded with feldspar/ceramic for extreme toughness and mechanical properties. This water tolerant epoxy will bond to wet or damp surfaces and can even be applied underwater. Odorless, so ideal for application in confined spaces. Paint pad or brush on at 15 mils without sagging (thinner if roller applied). Ideal for barrier coats. Coverage about 100 square feet per gallon with brush - about 140 square feet per gallon with roller (almost all solvent free epoxy paints have this sort of roller application coverage). Forms a very hard surface for outstanding wear/abrasion resistance.

NOTE: ALL THESE SOLVENT FREE EPOXY PAINTS ARE THICKER THAN 'REGULAR' PAINTS, ESPECIALLY AT TEMPS UNDER 70 DEGREES. WE GET 3-4 COMMENTS EVERY SPRING ABOUT THIS, BUT EVERYONE GETS THE COATING APPLIED! YOU CAN SAMPLE OUR SMALL TEST UNITS FIRST (SEE BELOW). STANDARD FIX IS A SMALL (WEE) BIT OF SOLVENT (MEK, ACETONE, XYLENE ETC. EPOXY VISCOSITY (AND POTLIFE) IS VERY TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT - IDEAL IS PROBABLY 75 DEGREES F).

Note: because these 100% solids (solvent free), high end epoxy paints are all rather thick (especially in cool weather), we've had users report that they transfer the epoxy to the surface they're coating with a wide putty knife or drywall mud float and initially spread it out that way. They return with the roller or brush for final 'smoothing.' They liked this method much better than struggling with a roller only with the thick, sticky epoxy.

This product contains superior Cycloaliphatic curing agents - CLICK HERE for more information.

This product comes in several 'flavors'

FC 2100 A - the original version (formerly FC 2100) - 2:1 mix ratio, NON HAZMAT to ship - can be shipped by air.

FC 2100 FAST - a fast version (actually used for application cold temperatures - say 40 - 55 F)

Now you can use FC 2100 FAST in air or water temperatures as low as 38 degrees F. Use the fast version in temps. of 35 to 65 degrees F, the 2100 F and 2100 A in temps over 60 degrees. This FAST version (like the high temp version) requires hazmat or ORM-D shipping (must be shipped via ground only - no extra shipping charges).

FC 2100 HT - a high service temp version 4:1 mix ratio - this one is hazmat to ship

High temperature version for use at temperatures 300 - 400 degrees F. now available too! (see our Epoxy temperature resistance site ) Will handle 300 plus degrees F dry temperatures after 150 degree post cure.

This product help save a sinking yacht in Papua New Guinea - Click Here to learn more.

Advantages: same longish potlife as the Watergard 300 above; outstanding abrasion resistance, cycloaliphatic curing system, cold weather version available (ie. the FAST version) for use when temperatures are under 65 degrees; 1.5 gallon packaging

Note: one underwater repair trick is to soak sponge/foam rubber with this epoxy and then jam (caulk) underwater seams, cracks, holes, etc. with the epoxy soaked foam. It will swell to form a tight seal and become rock hard.

NON HAZMAT regular, novolac versions only (CAN SHIP BY AIR AND/OR OUTSIDE THE USA)

FC 2100 A - 1.5 gallon kit - $140 color: light gray

FC 2100 A - 48 oz. kit ( 0.375 gal) - $46 including shipping within the USA color: light gray

FC 2100 FAST - 1.5 gallon kit - $147

FC 2100 FAST - 48 oz low temp (FAST) version - $52 including shipping

FC 2100 HT - 1.25 gallon high temp version - $160

FC 2100 HT - 40 oz. high temp version (0.31 gal)- $54 including shipping

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CLASSIFICATION	HIGHEST QUALITY "A GRADE" MAINTENANCE AND BARRIER COATING --- TOP PERFORMANCE PREMIUM GRADE CYCLOALIPHATIC BASED CURING SYSTEM EPOXY ADDUCT FOR THE MOST DEMANDING APPLICATIONS INCLUDING CONSTANT IMMERSION
% VOC	SOLVENT FREE, 0% VOC, 100% SOLIDS
SHIPPING/EXPORTING	NON HAZMAT TO SHIP, CAN BE SHIPPED WORLDWIDE, CAN BE PRIVATE LABELED
VISCOSITY	THICK BUT BRUSHABLE, ROLLABLE
STND COLORS	GRAY
WET APPLICATION	CAN BE APPLIED UNDERWATER
MIX RATIO	1 TO 1 -- 2 TO 1 -- 4 TO 1 DEPENDING UPON VERSION BY VOLUME
STND PACKAGING	STANDARD PACKAGING IS 1.25 - 2 GALLON UNITS DEPENDING UPON WHICH VERSION OF PRODUCT. FOR OVERSEAS SALES AND CONTRACTORS SOLD IN COMBINATIONS OF 5 GALLON PAILS (10 OR 15 GALLON UNITS DEPENDING UPON MIX RATIO
MISC. INFO	CONTAINS KEVLAR (TM) AND FELDSPAR CERAMIC FOR TOUGHNESS. COMES IN SEVERAL VERSIONS (LOW APPLICATION TEMP VERSION, NOVOLAC VERSION, HIGH TEMP VERSION ETC.)
PRIMING	CONSIDERED SELF PRIMING BUT OFTEN APPLIED OVER SOLVENT BASED EPOXY PRIMER (ESP 155) TO IMPROVE BOND ON OLD, WEATHERED, POROUS, WEAK OR PATCHED SURFACES

This product is one of our UNDERWATER EPOXIES

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CM 15:

CM 15™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	Lots of flex (for surfaces that expand/contract, flex or move), long potlife
CON	Best if applied in temps over 60 degrees

EXCELLENT WARM WEATHER EPOXY - (long pot life - warm weather ) QUALITY EPOXY MASTIC PAINT - with lots of extra flex - compared to the more brittle, traditional epoxy paints.

CM 15 is a high solids (82%), two-part epoxy designed with a long potlife, slow cure, and outstanding flex. It contains proprietary resins, wetting agents and penetrants for surperior bonding. It's long potlife (up to 2-3 hours at 75 degrees) and low/medium viscosity make it suitable for application in the hottest of climates. Designed with a lot of internal flex, CM 15 can handle thermal expansion and contraction of large surfaces without failing. With a coverage rate of between about 150-200 square feet per gallon, this is an affordable epoxy coating. Colors: ivory, black

Because if its long potlife and solvents, this epoxy applies more like "regular" paint than do the other epoxies. Note that at 60 degrees temp, painted surfaces are still tacky after 20-24 hours, so recommend for use above 70 degrees (or in hot weather when other epoxy paints will 'set up' too fast).

Two coats of this more flexible epoxy will make a suitable marine barrier coat (it is thinner than the Water Gard 300 barrier coat epoxy). Two coats of contrasting colors is a nice way to monitor coating thickness/ application quality control, etc. Note that when sanding you may detect a slight solvent odor, even months after application. This is OK.

1 gallon kit - $86

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CLASSIFICATION	PROFESSIONAL QUALITY MAINTENANCE COATING AND/OR HIGH BUILD BASECOAT WITH OUTSTANDING FLEXIBILITY
% VOC	18% VOC, 82% SOLIDS
SHIPPING/EXPORTING	HAZMAT - ORM-D TO SHIP. CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE THE USA OR BY AIR
VISCOSITY	BRUSHABLE, ROLLABLE
STND COLORS	IVORY - BLACK
WET APPLICATION	APPLIED TO DRY SURFACES
MIX RATIO	4 TO 1 BY VOLUME
STND PACKAGING	STANDARD PACKAGING IS 1 GALLON UNIT
MISC. INFO	LONG HOT WEATHER POTLIFE, OUTSTANDING FLEX AND ENHANCED BONDING CHARACTERISTICS
PRIMING	SELF PRIMING

This Product Was Used in The Restoration of the famous Leafblower Powered Dinghy - CLICK HERE

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Cold Coat™: COLD WEATHER EPOXY PAINT

This product contains superior Cycloaliphatic curing agents (a blend - not 100%) - CLICK HERE for more information.

Cold Coat is a specially formulated, solvent free, cycloaphatic blend, cold weather epoxy for use in temperatures in the 40s and 50s (even works in the 30s). Note that all epoxies, especially the solvent free ones, get thicker at low temps. This one is thinner than most at low temps but still sort of sticky and honey-like when cold (even in hot weather epoxies are much diferent/thicker from enamels, etc). Use a short nap epoxy roller or stiff brush (maybe even some solvent thinning). Use as a marine barrier coat or for outside (or inside) projects. Color is dark green (which will mask UV yellowing and help absorb solar heat to aid in curing). Potlife (6 oz sample turning 'hard') is about 1 hour at 50-55 degrees F and about 30 minutes at 70 degrees. Bigger batches will have a shorter potlife. The epoxy is semi thick (but rollable) - Thin with solvent 10-20% (acetone or xylene or MEK for brush grade viscosity).

Use with our thickeners to make a cold weather putty - or use our Quick Fix 2100 epoxy paste.

2/7/07 COLD COAT - an epoxy paint formulated for cold weather application. We have about 12 kits in stock. This dark green epoxy works well, but is too thick for easy application at cold temperatures without the addition of some solvent. The next batch will be thinner but in the meanwhile we are selling the existing stock at a discount. Instead of the regular price of $110 for a 1.5 gal unit, the clearance price is $89 -- --- you will need to order by phone and not online to get this price

1.5 gal unit is $110

1. 5 quart unit - $48 including shipping

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CLASSIFICATION	GOOD QUALITY, CYCLO-ALIPHATIC MAINTENANCE COATING FOR COLD WEATHER
% VOC	0% VOC, 100% SOLIDS
SHIPPING/EXPORTING	HAZMAT - ORM-D TO SHIP. CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE THE USA OR BY AIR
VISCOSITY	BRUSHABLE, ROLLABLE
STND COLORS	DARK GREEN
WET APPLICATION	APPLIED TO DRY SURFACES
MIX RATIO	2 TO 1 BY VOLUME
STND PACKAGING	STANDARD PACKAGING IS 1.5 GALLON UNIT
MISC. INFO
PRIMING

Crack Coat™ :SEAM SEALER, EPOXY ADHESIVE, AND BEDDING EPOXY

CRACK COAT™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	The ideal epoxy glue or crack filling/covering gel
CON	available only in 3 quart units - 2 to 1 mix ratio

Designed as a crack or seam sealer/filler for basements and marine applications this flexible epoxy also makes an excellent waterproof, permanent bedding compound as well as the ideal epoxy glue (see our glue page). The dark gray epoxy contains high density fillers that enter and block crack and void spaces. Formulated for use in cool (55 degrees or above), damp environments. Its unique viscosity is ideal for crack filling and gluing. Thick to the point of barely brushable, yet just thick enough to possibly use with a putty knife - so you can work it into cracks easily and it will not flow or sag away. Add some of our EZ Thick thickener to turn it into a real putty if so desired. The non-brittle, flexible formulation is designed to handle movement, vibration, or expansion. Bonds to wet or water filled spaces. Packaged in user friendly 3 quart (3/4 gallon) units with an easy 2:1 mix ratio.

We have a professional boat repair guy who travels around the country working on boats. He also fixes the 'repairs' of other professional boat guys (so he's darn good at what he does!). He uses this product on wooden boat seams. (He also likes our Premium No Blush epoxy). A nice, fast setting, flexible epoxy gel!

This product is unique enough that it has its own page - CLICK HERE.

THREE QUART KIT - $55

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Novolac 555™ :

NOVOLAC 555™	PRODUCT PRO AND CON REVIEW
PRO	Cycloaliphatic novolac epoxy (superior temp and chemical resistance). Probably the only source for less than a gallon unit of a Novolac epoxy. Potlife measured in hours.
CON	Novolac epoxies are expensive

Novolac 555 is a high solids (82%) cycloaliphatic novolac epoxy. Novolac epoxies are a special class of epoxies with enhanced chemical and heat resistance (basically you get one or the other, not both). This is our 'harsh environment' epoxy. This dark gray epoxy brushes or rolls on to surfaces nicely, in part due to the 18% solvents in the product. The solvents also give a potlife measured in hours, not minutes. Excellent abrasion resistance and can be applied to cold damp surfaces. Often used over polyester resins or 'regular' epoxies for the added protection it provides but can be, and is often used, by itself. Novolacs have gained added recognition due to recent articles describing ethanol based gasoline degradation of polyester and some epoxy fuel tanks. Coverage is about 125-150 sf per gallon.

This product is unique enough that it has its own page - CLICK HERE.

1 gal unit $138 (18 pounds shipping)

40 oz unit $62with shipping - in lower 48 states (approx. 1/3 gallon)

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CLASSIFICATION	MOST CHEMICAL AND TEMPERATURE RESISTANT EPOXY
% VOC	18% VOC, 82% SOLIDS
SHIPPING/EXPORTING	HAZMAT - ORM-D TO SHIP. CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE THE USA OR BY AIR
VISCOSITY	BRUSHABLE, ROLLABLE
STND COLORS	DARK GRAY
WET APPLICATION	APPLIED TO DRY SURFACES
MIX RATIO	4 TO 1 BY VOLUME
STND PACKAGING	STANDARD PACKAGING IS 1 GALLON UNIT
MISC. INFO
PRIMING

more comparisons of these products - click here

	FC 2100	WATER GARD 300	FC 2100 FAST
RATING	PREMIUM	PREMIUM	SEE FC 2100
SHIPPING	intl unrestricted air	intl unrestricted air	USA ground
GEL SET TIME*	80	85	90
COLOR	light gray	white, light blue	light gray
THICKNESS	EPOXY THICK!	EPOXY THICK!	EPOXY THICK!
	CM 15
RATING	GOOD
SHIPPING	USA ground
GEL SET TIME*	2 - 4 hours
COLOR	black, ivory
THICKNESS	THINNER THAN ABOVE PRODUCTS

REMARKS - COMMENTS

Which is the right product for your application? CLICK HERE for more product comparison data.

Rolling on a smooth surface - i.e. hull -CLICK HERE for roller comments (PAINT PAD WORKS BEST)

VISIT OUR SURFACE PREP CATALOG SECTION TOO For products to help get the job done! - CLICK HERE

Special epoxy rollers - CLICK HERE

RELATED LINKS

Low V - clear epoxy coating (in section D_Clear epoxy subpage) CLICK HERE

Acrylic Poly UV Plus - UV blocking clear coat (in section E_Nonepoxy subpage) CLICK HERE

LPU Marine polyester polyurethane paint (white only) (in section E_Nonepoxy subpage) CLICK HERE

Paint Chip info and color chart (www.epoxyproducts.com/chips4u.html) CLICK HERE

Main Page for info on all flooring options etc. (www.epoxyproducts.com/floorcoatings4u.html) CLICK HERE

Floor coatings page (lists Water Bond and Industrial Floor Epoxy) in catalog (section B_Floor) CLICK HERE

See our anti-slip grit comparison chart - CLICK HERE

Most popular floor coating system page (www.epoxyproducts.com/floorpopular.html) CLICK HERE

READ ABOUT WHAT CAN GO WRONG! - CLICK HERE

Outgassing and bubbles - CLICK HERE

NOTE: spraying epoxy can be tricky. Not recommended unless you have done it before and know what you're getting into!

Estimated square footage below the waterline - length times beam times 0.85 seems to work really well.

Coverage: All these epoxies will roll on at about 140 squ feet per gallon (about 8 mils), or brush or paint pad on at about 12-15 mils (100 - 120 squ feet per gallon). Generally, barrier coats are 10-12 mils total thickness. If my hull did not have much, or any, blister problem, I would be satisfied with a single 8 mil coat of these high performance epoxies. Note that the CM-15 is thinner (due to solvents) and I would expect more like perhaps 180- 200 squ feet of coverage per gallon and a dry thickness of 6 mils - however not enough feedback yet from users to confirm these 'estimated values' If the 6 mil figure is good, I would suggest 2 - 3 coats of CM-15.

How to esitmate mil thickness (doesn't work with solvent based CM-15) - without allowing for any waste, 1 mil of any liquid will cover 1600 sqare feet. 16 mils will cover 100 square feet. 10 mils will cover 160 squ feet (values above allow for some waste - ie. soaking the roller, left over in pail, etc.).

Don't try to get the very last drops of epoxy out of your mixing container. The 'last drops' come from the corners and edges that don't get mixed very well. The result is sections of painted surface that will never get hard!

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