TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin
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TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy cures more clearly, making it ideal for clear coating projects that showcase the beauty of wood, or carbon fiber's attention-getting texture. Its flex properties make it the natural choice for wooden boat construction and repairs. This lower viscosity system wets out fiberglass easily. No blush means no messy, tedious washdowns between coats. The low-VOC, low-odor formula is suitable for indoor or shop use.
Pair High Performance Resin with your choice of Slow, Medium, or Fast hardeners that let you optimize pot life & cure time for the conditions. Simple 2:1 mix ratio produces a proper cure in a wide range of temperatures for layups, sealing, laminating, & vacuum bagging. Combine with fillers for a high-strength gluing, filleting, or fairing compound.
Available in Quart, Gallon, & 4-Gallon sizes.
Note: TotalBoat High Performance epoxy is also available in a 55 gallon drum, along with corresponding sizes of Slow, Medium, and Fast Hardener. Please contact us for pricing.
| Properties (Admixed) | High Performance Fast Hardener | High Performance Medium Hardener | High Performance Slow Hardener |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Mix Ratio by Volume (Resin:Hardener) | 2:1 | 2:1 | 2:1 |
| Mix Ratio by Weight (Resin:Hardener) | 100A:46B | 100A:45B | 100A:45B |
| Initial Mixed Viscosity at 77°F | 650 cP | 600 cP | 600 cP |
| Gel Time at 77°F (150g mass) | 10 min. | 25 min. | 40 min. |
| Tack-Free Time at 77°F | 2 hrs. | 3 hrs. | 5 hrs. |
| Full Cure at 77°F | 2 days | 3.5 days | 5 days |
| Minimum Recommended Temperature | 55°F | 55°F | 55°F |
| Tensile Strength | 7,700 psi | 8,000 psi | 7,300 psi |
| Tensile Modulus | 380,000 psi | 390,000 psi | 360,000 psi |
| Tensile Elongation | 7.5% | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Flexural Strength | 11,600 psi | 11,600 psi | 10,200 psi |
| Flexural Modulus | 330,000 psi | 360,000 psi | 330,000 psi |
| Compressive Strength | 9,500 psi | 9,900 psi | 8,900 psi |
| Hardness, Shore D | 84 | 83 | 83 |
| Intended for Clear Coating Applications? | YES | YES | YES |
| Maximum Pour Depth, Per Layer | ||
|---|---|---|
| High Performance Fast Hardener | High Performance Medium Hardener | High Performance Slow Hardener |
| Less than 1/8'' | 1/8'' | 1/4'', up to 75°F, for larger pours, slabs |
| 1/8'', over 75°F, for larger pours, slabs | ||
| 3/8'', up to 75°F, for smaller castings using up to 1 oz. of epoxy | ||
| 1/4'', over 75°F, for smaller castings using less than 4 oz. of epoxy |
High Performance Resin and Hardeners can be measured in one of three ways:
- By weight
- By volume
- Using the TotalBoat 2:1 Epoxy Pumps
High Performance Epoxy Resin System Benefits
Low Viscosity Resin: This low-viscosity epoxy resin saturates fiberglass fibers quickly, easily, and completely to reduce the amount of material, time, and labor needed for layups, laminating, and vacuum bagging.
Three Hardener Speeds to Control Cure Time: Fast, Medium, and Slow High Performance Hardeners allow you to control the pot life and cure times to suit your particular working conditions. For example, the High Performance Fast Hardener cures the fastest at room temperature, and can even cure overnight in low temperatures (minimum 55°F). Even better, you can craft your ideal working properties and pot life by combining the different hardeners with each other, but always remember to maintain the proper ratio of 2 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume.
More Flexible Cure: The High Performance Epoxy System cures to a more flexible finish than traditional resins, too, making it a better choice for wooden boats and kayaks that typically flex during use, as well as expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity.
Blush-Free: This non-blushing system eliminates the time consuming washdowns between coats typically needed when using traditional 5:1 resin systems.
Low Odor, Low VOC Content—Better for You and the Environment: Low-VOC, low-odor formula is better for use indoors or outdoors. The low VOC content is especially good for use in areas with environmental restrictions.
How to Use TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin
TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin can be combined with any of our TotalBoat High Performance Hardeners (Fast, Medium, and Slow) for exceptional results.
TotalBoat epoxy resin and hardeners are packaged and labeled according to group sizes (A, B, C) to ensure you have enough material for your project at the best value.
Clear-coating applications: High Performance Epoxy Resin and Hardeners are clear in color and are ideally suited for clear-coating applications.
Resin and Hardeners can be measured either by pouring or by using the calibrated TotalBoat 2:1 Epoxy Pumps.
Personal Safety: For your safety, please be sure to wear protective gloves and eye, face, and clothing protection when working with epoxy resin and hardeners. Also, be sure your work area has adequate ventilation.
USING THE TOTALBOAT 2:1 PUMPS FOR DISPENSING TOTALBOAT HIGH PERFORMANCE EPOXY RESIN AND HARDENERS
The procedure for dispensing TotalBoat High Performance Resin and any of the High Performance Hardeners properly is ALWAYS ONE full pump of resin to ONE full pump of hardener. TotalBoat pump sets are calibrated to dispense the accurate mix ratio automatically.IMPORTANT! Proper mix ratios are critical when working with epoxy resin and hardeners in order to achieve a proper cure.
★ TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin used with TotalBoat High Performance Fast Hardener, TotalBoat High Performance Medium Hardener, or TotalBoat High Performance Slow Hardener is mixed at a ratio of 2 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume.
TotalBoat 2:1 Epoxy Pumps are calibrated to dispense the proper mix ratio of TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin and TotalBoat High Performance Hardener automatically.
- Use the TotalBoat 2:1 Epoxy Pump Set when using TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin with:
- TotalBoat High Performance Fast Hardener
- TotalBoat High Performance Medium Hardener
- TotalBoat High Performance Slow Hardener
Remember, the procedure for dispensing TotalBoat High Performance Resin and High Performance Hardener properly is always ONE full pump of resin to ONE full pump of hardener.
When using the pump dispensing method for measuring TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin and TotalBoat High Performance Fast Hardener, TotalBoat High Performance Medium Hardener, or TotalBoat High Performance Slow Hardener, use ONLY the TotalBoat 2:1 Epoxy Pumps. These pumps are calibrated to dispense the accurate 2:1 mix ratio automatically. DO NOT use pumps from any other manufacturer; DO NOT use the TotalBoat 5:1 or 3:1 Epoxy Pumps.
NOTE: Adding more hardener does not make the epoxy set faster. It throws off the mix ratio and will not cure properly.
PRIME THE RESIN AND HARDENER PUMPS BEFORE DISPENSING
Push down and release the head of each pump several times until you get a steady stream of liquid without any air pockets.COLD WEATHER OPERATION: Cold temperatures make the viscosity of resin and hardeners increase and may require more force to pump thicker materials. Excessive force on either one of the plunger heads however, may also cause the pumps to break. Dispensing material in 60-70°F is recommended for optimal pump performance.
In cooler temperatures, warming the containers prior to pumping will decrease the epoxy viscosity, making materials pump more easily.
MIXING
After dispensing resin and hardener into a plastic mixing pot, use a wooden stir stick to mix thoroughly.Technical Information
Group Size A
- TB-0221RA - TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin - 1 Quart
- TB-0221FA - TotalBoat High Performance Fast Hardener - 1 Pint
- TB-0221MA - TotalBoat High Performance Medium Hardener - 1 Pint
- TB-0221SA - TotalBoat High Performance Slow Hardener - 1 Pint
Group Size B
- TB-0221RB - TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin - 1 Gallon
- TB-0221FB - TotalBoat High Performance Fast Hardener - 1/2 Gallon
- TB-0221MB - TotalBoat High Performance Medium Hardener - 1/2 Gallon
- TB-0221SB - TotalBoat High Performance Slow Hardener - 1/2 Gallon
Group Size C
- TB-0221RC - TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy Resin - 4 Gallons
- TB-0221FC - TotalBoat High Performance Fast Hardener - 1 Gallon (2 are needed for 4 gallons of resin)
- TB-0221MC - TotalBoat High Performance Medium Hardener - 1 Gallon (2 are needed for 4 gallons of resin)
- TB-0221SC - TotalBoat High Performance Slow Hardener - 1 Gallon (2 are needed for 4 gallons of resin)