Re: Epoxy ain't waterproof


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Posted by bruce west on February 01, 2003 at 09:09:50:

In Reply to: Re: Epoxy inside and outside? posted by Fred O on November 10, 2002 at 14:22:42:

i epoxy coated a steel centerboard. one time out in fresh water and i noticed small rust pits. these spread as the rust expanded beneath the epoxy. i don't believe epoxy is impervious to water penetration but it will retard the drying out of the wood once water penetrates.

i like to epoxy-glass the outside of my boats and varnish or paint the inside. it seems to allow the wood to dry out more easily if water does penetrate [and it probably will].



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