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TotalBoat Polyester Laminating Resin
TotalBoat Polyester Laminating Resin
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TotalBoat Polyester Laminating Resin is used as a first coat for base coat applications. Without wax, this resin remains tacky to hold fiberglass fabric in place on vertical surfaces. Needs no sanding between coats. Laminating resin is excellent for saturating fiberglass fabrics. MEKP (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide) catalyst included.
Available in Quart, Gallon, and 2-Gallon Kits.
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Note: The Polyester Laminating Resin you receive will be either blue or pink in color, depending on the time of year your order is placed. Blue (winter formula) contains more promoter to help it set up more quickly in cooler temperatures; blue will still work in warmer temperatures, but will set up quickly. Pink is the summer formula, intended for use in warmer temperatures.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Dayton, OH.
5 out of 5 stars.
Tesin
7 months ago
Used it to rebuild transom. Worked great. No issues.
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Piper City IL
5 out of 5 stars.
Polyester resin
7 months ago
Worked like I thought it would I had good results doesn't go far for material distance.but satisfied with the results.
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Piper City IL
5 out of 5 stars.
Polyester resin
7 months ago
Worked great just keep going over the layups with out sanding
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MA
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent product
9 months ago
Great all-around product, needed to finish up fiberglass work around motor mount area of boat
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Tucson AZ
5 out of 5 stars.
Totalboat Laminating Resin 1-gal
11 months ago
This is at least my 6th gallon. If I need more I won't hesitate to order more. I lately have ordered from Amazon. I can have it delivered to a Whole Foods to prevent theft.
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Texas
5 out of 5 stars.
Repairs to old damaged dashboard
11 months ago
I had a large hole in my truck's dashboard. The original dash had hardened & cracked and pieces were missing. Using Total Boat Polyester Resin and fiberglass, I have created a section to strengthen my dash. Final top is a polyester body fill to get it smooth. I am extremely please with the resin and it's working time. Shaving the fiberglass after hardening was not difficult and the end result will be nice.
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Baltimore, MD
5 out of 5 stars.
Really strong and really easy to use
a year ago
No need to sand between layers anymore! Mixing is straight forward, add a set number of ounces into the mixing cup and then 7 drops of the other stuff per ounce. I like to do 12 ounces at a time and have gotten really quick at counting to 84! It is important to mix for a full minute (time yourself so you don't cut it short) so that it is fully mixed and will then set well. This gives plenty of working time in temperatures up to the low nineties (haven't worked with it hotter than that). The resin soaks into the fiberglass easily and the wetted surface bonds very strongly to the layer before it to easily build your surface up. It is important to also have a can of Finishing Resin (contained wax) to put over your project as a top coat so that the piece will cure at the end. I normally just paint the Finishing Resin over the piece at the end for a nice smooth shine after sanding and fairing is completed.
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Up & down the US east coast
5 out of 5 stars.
Newb does fiberglass…
2 years ago
Thanks for making such a great system. I've never done any glass work and you guys made it easy. I molded my own ""hood scoop"" and grafted it onto my propane hatch. Now I can run (2) vertical tanks and double my time between refills…
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Phoenix AZ
5 out of 5 stars.
Professional quality resin at an affordable price
2 years ago
The Total Boat polyester resin is excellent stuff! I've used 10's of gallons of this Total Boat polyester resin for various projects, most notably for making female moulds for automotive body kits. Unlike the 3M Bondo polyester resin (commonly available at big box hardware stores), the Total Boat polyester resin is thin like water and mixes very easily with the mekp. You need a low viscosity resin (like Total Boats) for it to be sucked up by CSM Fiberglass and break down the styrene binder, otherwise if the resin is too viscus (like the 3M Bondo resin) it will not properly break down the styrene binder in CSM. One tip i have learned, is not too add too much mekp. When the resin 'kicks' if it gets too hot too quickly it can warp. Mixing too little mekp is fine, but it could take a little over a day to cure.
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Syracuse, NY
4 out of 5 stars.
Buy the gallon.
2 years ago
If you're buying laminating resin, get more than you need. I struggled to find this locally so I should have gotten more.
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Q: I am doing a 2"" build -up on my swim platform to install hydraulic lift. 1st i need to stick it to the existing fiberglass what to use between the existing fiberglass and the new plywood? I am using (2) layers of 1/2""marine plywood (1) 1/2"" thick aluminum (1) 1/2' marine plywood 2"" total. I was going to bolt all (4) pieces together then laminate to existing fiberglass platform this is on the bottom side of the platform, so it's not seen when in the water. It will be submerged when lowered. The piece I am adding is 8"" wide x 36"" long x 2"" thick. Should I laminate between each layer? I would like to have the aluminum. plate be the last layer can I laminate over that?
2 years ago4 Answers
A: It says 1 gallon. But checkout day 2 pints 100 dollars.?????? Got pick one gallon. Regular resin. On can.??
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Q: Hi polyester resin laminating resin how long can I wait to add another cote with fiberglass can I do 1 cote with fiberglass on my stringers and then another cote the next day or is that to long and i will have to sand again. thank you for any help.
2 years ago2 Answers
A: As long as you don't add wax you can do another layer the next day and I think even longer than that. Check out boatworkstoday.com for great videos on the topic. Tony ?
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: I am using this product to replace the stringers in a 22' Center console. I plan on recoating the bilge area of the boat with resin when filleting, then painting the bilge with bilge paint. I am not looking for a superior finish just a durable easy to maintain surface. Can I save time and work by skipping the sanding step or is sanding required before painting over this resin? Same question for this product with wax.
9 years ago4 Answers
A: Roll waxed gel coat over the last layer and be done
Anonymous2 years agoHelpful?
Q: What do i add to polyester laminating resin to make it harden tackfree?
3 years ago1 Answer
A: You can add Flywax to laminating resin (it's in the dropdown menu on the TotalBoat gelcoat page). You can overcoat it with Evercoat PVA. You can cover it with PeelPly then remove the fabric after the resin cures. You can also apply finishing resin or gelcoat with wax over the top to get a hard finish. You will find complete instructions at this link on the website: https://doc.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/pdfs/TotalBoat/totalboat-polyester-resins-all-tds-10.28.21.pdf
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is the Application Temperature the same for blue and pink? 50-95°F
3 years ago1 Answer
A: Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. Yes it is.
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: Replacing a transom with Coosa, (2) layers of 3/4 Bluewater26. My thought was to laminate the two layers using PE resin and CSM between the Coosa. Should I be using a laminating or finishing resin for the bonding of the two Coosa layers? If using laminating resin is there an issue with getting a full cure, since no wax, gel coat, or PVA would be used?
4 years ago1 Answer
A: The laminating resin will cure when it is sealed in by the outer layers of fiberglass, resin and gelcoat.
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: I am using your polyester resin on a CC that I am building. My question is I was thinking about using it to lay carbon fiber on my gauge panel as it appears to be UV stable (Non-Yellowing) and clear. Would this work or am I off base here?
4 years ago1 Answer
A: Laminating resin has an amber tint to it. You will get better results if you laminate the carbon fiber with TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy overcoated with TotalBoat Envy 2-part Clear Varnish. Check out this video demonstrating a carbon fiber lamination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTGMdbejtbM They used 5:1 epoxy but the 2:1 will give you a clearer finish.
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: iS THIS THE BEST PRODUCT TO AAPLY TO PLYWPPD BEFORE ADDING A LAYER OF FIBERGLASS MATERIAL AND FURTHER, IS IT TE BEST TO COVER OVER OR SATURATE THE SUCCESSIVE LAYERS OF FIBERGLASS CLOTH?
5 years ago3 Answers
A: This is a laminating resin. It is ideal for building layers of fiberglass over plywood. No sanding is needed in between coats that have set up. You will need to wet the plywood prior to applying and wetting out your first glass layer. Also there is no way in this resin so it will not sure on it's own. You will have to do one of the following. * Add wax to your final coat *Apply a finishing resin for your final coat *Apply a peel play or seran wrap to seal out the air * Spray a PVA mold release over your final coat. *Or lastly apply a gel coat with wax over your final coat Another alternative to everything above is to use Epoxy resin with the appropriate fiberglass. As this has better waterproofing and bonding qualities. But you would have to paint it if will be in the sun because epoxy degrades in UV light. I hope this helps
5 years agoHelpful?
Q: Hello, I purchased a quart of your laminating resin a year ago and was never able to use it because of family business. The can was never opened and I was wondering if the product is still good to use?
5 years ago1 Answer
A: If the resin is completely fluid with no lumps, then it's still good to use. If it has lumps with a thick, rubber-like consistency or if there are solid pieces in the resin, then it's no good. Bob
5 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can I use polyester resin on a strip canoe I am building?
8 years ago6 Answers
A: Our company makes color dispersions for polyester, epoxy, polyols (urethanes), acrylics, alkyds, etc.so we are familiar with the chemistry. I also build strip boats and have experimented extensively with these different finishes in regard to outdoor durability. That includes the addition of hindered amines (HALS), benzotriazole and benzophenone UV inhibitors. Acrylic is the best polymer for outdoors, Polyester is second, 2 part urethanes 3rd and epoxy doesn't last 2 years in the sun. However, when it comes to physical properties such as impact, tensile and elongation, epoxy is best, then polyester, urethane and acrylic (brittle in coatings and difficult to handle). If you are going over wood wet out the glass with epoxy and apply a better UV stable coating such as polyester or urethane over the epoxy. You can also use an alkyd based or spar varnish with UV absorber, usually benzotriazole such as BASF Tinuvin 329 or 400 @ .5%. Chemists have made huge advances in the last 20-50 years in improving the durability of these coatings. These polymers are compatible so watch for and experiment with blends of epoxy, urethane, polyester & acrylic. Don't discount the water based products either. We have used water based epoxy on concrete floors that is almost as good as the bis-a & amine, and WB acrylics that are lasting on wood outdoors for 5 years. Unfortunately liability in our litigious society keeps many of the technical advances from public consumption. Monomers such as PMMA (acrylic), styrene (in polyester) and isocyanate in urethane are nasty and require special handling. Epoxy is relatively safe although some people do react to the amine catalysts.
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