Thinning epoxy resin

[JeremyParticipant @jeremy15845]

Outside of the hull now coated with epoxy. I used Pacer Z-Poxy
pre-warmed and undiluted. It’s gone on pretty thick and left a
glass-like shell. I will now sand it with wet and dry to smooth out the
imperfections and provide a basis for painting. I will be using
Halfords aerosols, red oxide primer and Ford Fjord blue, followed by a
satin varnish. The question is, do I need more than one coat of epoxy
before painting? Any advice would be appreciated.

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Gosh you like asking controversial questions!!!    considering the conflicting advice so far I think you will have to make up your own mind!!!  

 

BUT 2 coats would be stronger that one….perhaps only applied below the bottom rubbing strake?

 

Great hull shape. Nice job. Deserves to be taken into some rough weather to bob up and down a bit in proper fashion.

 

Ashley

[Peter FitnessParticipant @peterfitness34857]

I agree with Ashley about the number of coats, I only apply one, but 2 would be better I suppose, it depends what you plan on running in to 

The hull is looking good, and the deck planking is very effective, a good job all round.

Peter.

[Queequeg QuintParticipant @queequegquint38270]

On my wood planked Orca, I’ve used fiberglass resin and then the fiberglass cloth, followed by another layer of resin.  Actually did a couple of layers of this stuff.  No leaks anywhere and this boat is very tough.  It has been rammed by other boats at full throttle and no problem at all!!!

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