Imo- I think the best reason not to use epoxy on the companionway steps is that
it is probably not really necessary, especially on teak. Second best reason
is cost, third is repairability vs varnish.
Yer basic general purpose epoxy is too thick in my opinion for easy varnishing,
(btdt several times), and epoxy degrades in uv. (Requires varnish anyway to
protect, so you'll still be varnishing).
If epoxy is necessary, There are formulations available, used on bar tables
and the like, which are better suited for being used as a brush-on coating.
Also, there are plenty of other brands than WEST, that work fine.
Composites Canada has a good selection for those north of the border.
Dave - multi-epoxied as is his 33-2
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Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:40:48 +0000
From: "Hoyt, Mike" <mike.h...@impgroup.com>
To: Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com>, "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Refinishing companionway steps
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Steve
In the past my friend Andy had great success with varnish over West epoxy on
their former C&C 25 Dry Red. I tried to do the same on our former Niagara 26
Full Tilt 2 and always had sags etc in the epoxy.
This past winter I used the 105 resin / 207 slow hardener on the advice of Andy
and others. Since the sole was comprised of a single sheet of ? inch teak and
holly that cost over $600 I wanted it protected and to look good. There were
no sags or obvious bubbles. I did a light sand between coats as well. Note
that this was in my garage with temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit or 10
Celsius.
It was also suggested to me not to use the gloss version of Epiphanes in favour
of their matte finish. I really liked the end result
Mike
Persistence
Halifax
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