WHAT IS AN EPOXY RESIN AND WHERE SHOULD IT BE USED?
Epoxy resins are powerful adhesives, which when properly formulated, soak into the wood, form a waterproof barrier and add significant strength as well. The result – a strong, low maintenance wood boat with a fine, smooth finish. Clark Craft’s own brand of epoxy, Epoxy-Plus, has been formulated for marine use and is excellent for maximum adhesion to plywood, fiberglass, wood, metals, and most non-absorptive materials. It also may be used without fiberglass cloth. We describe this Epoxy-Plus method in this catalog and in our “Amateur Boatbuilding ” book listed in the store. Basically it handles in the same manner as polyester resins, except that it requires a slightly higher temperature and a longer curing time. In addition to its uses in boat building and repair it can also be used in repairing window sills and gutters; lining swimming pools and basement walls, repairing auto bodies, etc. NOTE: Epoxy Resin can be used over Polyester Resin. In fact, epoxy adheres better to cured polyest
