Armouring the hull

Armouring the hull

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30 September 2017 at 11:42 #73388
Peter Smith 24
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The first time I did this I used polyester resin and fibre glass from Halfords. This I found to be strong smelling and rather cumbersome. If I use epoxy is it much the same?

I have been searching sites on the computer and found Eze-coat, a single part solution that says it can be used for this purpose.

Is there any strong opinions for or against this product?

On first look it appears to look good.
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30 September 2017 at 11:42 #7105
Peter Smith 24
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30 September 2017 at 11:54 #73389
Ian Gardner
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I think you'll find ZPoxy is a preferred product for models. I have used it and like it. It is less odorous and sands well. Others could say more abour Eze-Cote.
30 September 2017 at 12:48 #73391
Dave Milbourn
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I've used both. While Z-Poxy does result in a tougher finish I can't deny that Eze-Coat is easier to use. There's a video on You Tube showing how to use Eze-Coat with fibreglass cloth here **LINK** and an article on using both types here **LINK**

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30 September 2017 at 18:27 #73396
ashley needham
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If you are not going into battle, then Eze-Kote should be ok. I would not compare it to Z-poxy, epoxy or polyester resin as these last three are proper hard jobs, the Eze-Kote is more like a stiffish acrylic varnish in comparison.,

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