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TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy Kits
TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy Kits
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TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy is a low-viscosity wood rot restoration and repair solution that seals deeper & cures stronger than industry-leading penetrating epoxies. It has no VOCs, no odor & is 100% waterproof once cured.
This 2:1 system is ideal for restoring rotten or damaged wood, or sealing new wood for lasting protection against humidity, salt, mold & mildew. It works by gluing cellulose (wood) fibers back together, sealing a bare, porous wood surface from the inside out. Double the penetrating power by mixing acetone with the epoxy resin solution in equal volume. Easy to apply by brush, roller, or inject via syringe. Surfaces may be painted or varnished after light sanding.
Choose from Traditional (65-90 F) or Cold Weather (40-65 F) formulas in Pint, Quart, 1/2 Gallon, Gallon, & 3-Gallon kits.
Tech Specs
| PENETRATING EPOXY HANDLING PROPERTIES | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Resin Density at 75°F, lbs/gal | 9.3 | ASTM D1475 |
| Hardener Density at 75°F, lbs/gal | 8.0 | ASTM D1475 |
| Resin Viscosity at 75°F, cP | 100 | ASTM D2196 |
| Hardener Viscosity at 75°F, cP | 20 | ASTM D2196 |
| Mix Ratio by Weight | 100A:44B | Calculated |
| Mix Ratio by Volume | 2A:1B | Calculated |
| Initial Mixed Viscosity at 75°F, cP | 50 | ASTM D2196 |
| Gel Time at 75°F, 150 gram mass, min | 45-50 | ASTM D2471 |
| Tack Free Time at 75°F, hrs | 36-48 | Calculated |
| Application Temperature Range | 65-90°F | -- |
| COLD WEATHER PENETRATING EPOXY HANDLING PROPERTIES | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|
| Resin Density at 70°F, lbs/gal | 9.5 | ASTM D1475 |
| Hardener Density at 70°F, lbs/gal | 8.9 | ASTM D1475 |
| Resin Viscosity at 70°F, cP | 360 | ASTM D2196 |
| Hardener Viscosity at 70°F, cP | 270 | ASTM D2196 |
| Mix Ratio by Volume | 2A to 1B | Calculated |
| Mix Ratio by Weight | 100A to 47B | Calculated |
| Initial Mixed Viscosity at 70°F, cP | 300 | ASTM D2196 |
| Pot Life at 70"F, 150 gram mass, minutes | 10-15 | ASTM D2471 |
| Tack-Free Time at 70°F, hours | 4-6 | -- |
| Full Cure at 70°F, days | 2 | -- |
| Pot Life at 40°F, minutes | 40-50 | ASTM D2471 |
| Tack-Free Time at 40°F, hours | 16-24 | -- |
| Full Cure at 40°F, days | 4 | -- |
| Application Temperature Range | 40-65°F (do not use above 70°F) | -- |
Info & Guides NO VOCS, NO SMELL.
Cleanup is easy. Wear latex gloves, wash off with soap and water. No solvents required.
APPLICATION NOTE: The wood must be bare and unfinished. Also, TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy will not penetrate and level well when applied over some stains. Always test an area first. DO NOT USE on top of Minwax oil-based stains.
TotalBoat Cold Weather Penetrating Epoxy is perfect for use during the colder seasons. Compared to our traditional TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy, our Cold Weather formula offers similar performance characteristics, but cures completely and reliably in cooler temperatures. Its tack-free properties also allow you to sand sooner.
WARNING: TotalBoat Cold Weather Penetrating Epoxy should not be used as a fast-cure epoxy in warmer temperature conditions because doing so can be unsafe and result in premature exotherm, brittleness, and improper curing.
Application Temperature Ranges:
- Traditional formula - 65-90°F
- Cold Weather formula - 40-65°F
Technical Information
Use For:
- Sealing open wood pores
- Glues wood fibers back together
- Fungi & mildew protection
- Rotten wood restoration
Traditional Formula and Cold Weather Formula Kit Volumes: Total Mix Ratio
- Pint Kit: total mix ratio 1.5 Pints (1 pint resin, 1/2 pint hardener)
- Quart Kit: total mix ratio 1.5 Quarts (1 quart resin, 1 pint hardener)
- Half-Gallon Kit: total mix ratio .75 Gallons (1 half gallon resin, 1 quart hardener)
- Gallon Kit: total mix ratio 1.5 Gallons (1 gallon resin, 1/2 gallon hardener)
- 3-Gallon Kit: total mix ratio 3 Gallons (2 gallons resin, 1 gallon hardener)
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Yellville, AR
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product for wood projects that will be outside
11 months ago
Very easy to mix up a batch and apply to Red Cedar lumber. I'm applying it to the lumber I will be building a deck with. So far all the projects I've built for outside I have applied this epoxy too and they keep the same look through out the year. No fading, nothing.
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Westport WA
5 out of 5 stars.
Really good epoxy definitely will order again
11 months ago
I used this epoxy to protect the plywood for my boat deck that I build. Epoxy took a little longer than expected to settle but that's because it was cold and dark but after all it got really hard as it's supposed to be !
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Richmond VA
5 out of 5 stars.
Red Oak patio table
a year ago
Made a patio table from 6/4 red oak for a family member and wanted it to be able to stay outdoors year round. A friend told me about TOTAL BOAT penetrating epoxy. After discussing the application with total boat tech support, they were extremely helpful guiding me on proper wood prep application, preparing between coats and the need to apply a spar varnish (Goeam 2.0) for best UV protection. I applied 2 coats of penetrating epoxy and 3 coats of varnish. The table is finished but, still in my shop awaiting delivery to RI. I am extremely please with the results so far and can't wait to see how it performs in its final home. Total bolt folks are the best and extremely easy to work with and go the extra mile to provide a first time user with all the tricks and details to get the job done right. I will be a routine customer and will recommend total boat to my friends and fellow woodworkers.
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Oklahoma
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent.
a year ago
I used it for repairing a 70+ year old gun stock and it worked perfectly.
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Plainfield VT
5 out of 5 stars.
Great stuff to seal wood
a year ago
It is great stuff for sealing unfinished wood, I have used it before ad will use it again. It soaks into rotted fibers and stops the rot.
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R.I.
5 out of 5 stars.
Seems like a good product
a year ago
It seems to work as advertised but time will tell.
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Wilton, Iowa
5 out of 5 stars.
Will be buying more in the future.
a year ago
So far this product has worked as it should. Looks great and only operator errors have caused, the very few, mishaps. Camper is almost done.
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Tyler Texas
5 out of 5 stars.
Outstanding product!
a year ago
Worked as advertised and shipping speed was very fast. 100% satisfied. Great company too
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Tyler Texas
5 out of 5 stars.
High quality product and worked as advertised
a year ago
Worked as advertised and shipping speed was very fast. 100% satisfied. Great company too
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New England
5 out of 5 stars.
Solid product
a year ago
Worked as expected. Great penetration with thinning
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Saint Charles IL
5 out of 5 stars.
Penetrating Epoxy & MakerPoxy
a year ago
First attempt at epoxy resin inlays using these two products. Sealed the wood using the penetrating epoxy to stop color bleed. MakerPoxy used to create fill images on 12""x9"" charcuterie boards.
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Edisto Is, SC
5 out of 5 stars.
I would but this product again
a year ago
I'm on the coast of SC facing almost due south and my wooden handrails get a ton of hot sunlight & I'm having trouble getting latex paint to last. So I'm trying an epoxy treatment to see if the epoxy can better stabilize the wood & reduce the expansion & contraction. I only recently read that this epoxy was not well suited for treated lumber but because it was KDAT lumber & it's aged for more than 3 years, I hopeful the epoxy will fully adhere & hold up as a base. We'll see. The epoxy went on as expected & 2 coats gave me the finish I was looking for as a base coat under primer & paint.
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Simi Valley, CA
5 out of 5 stars.
Good product
a year ago
Unfortunately, the hardener leaked during the shipping, but customer service was great and a replacement was sent out. Worked well to seal the rotting wood on my live edge slab. I am happy with the results.
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Western Massachusetts
5 out of 5 stars.
I would purchase the product again
a year ago
I am dismantling and reassembling and 1959 Century runabout. As the pieces are cleaned and prepped they receive a coat of Total Boat CEPS. As we have progressed to the staining and varnishing of the craft. I have used CEPS as a sealer. (The CEPS does yield a darker tone than traditional sealer, and I would not recommend it, CEPS, for a sealer on blond or Avodire surfaces.)
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Pennsylvania
5 out of 5 stars.
Works Great in Cooler Temps
a year ago
I purchased this product so I can continue moving on a wooden boat build as the temperatures in the north east continue to get cooler. Applies and sets up normally. I like it!
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USA
5 out of 5 stars.
Penetrating Epoxy
a year ago
Great product, thinned the first batch, but not the remaining batches. This product on 19/32 ACX plywood doesn't need thinned in my opinion.
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Hilton Head
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Way To seal Wood Deck
a year ago
Have been using this product for a number of years and always happy with results . Tried adding paint thinner and lacquer thinner to several pots for better penetration. Both worked well but lacquer thinner pot life was shorter due to vaporization as the mix began to heat up in cure process .
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Montrose Co.
5 out of 5 stars.
Yes
a year ago
I used this to seal outdoor plywood for new flooring in my Tracker Boat. It penetrate fast. I put 2 coats on all surfaces, it hard, and blocks any moisture. This is the second boat I've used this on in the last 15 years and I'm very happy with your product and your pump system.
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Pikeville, NC
5 out of 5 stars.
Penetrating Epoxy
a year ago
The product worked great to seal the cedar wood for my Adirondack Chair project.
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Oregon
5 out of 5 stars.
Expensive but worth it
a year ago
This penetrating epoxy made a potentially large project very small. Not a boat application, I used it with the resin cut with acetone to deep penetrate rotted rafter sections. It took 3 applications and 2 days of curing to get the punky wood solid again to where it would hold screws. But it worked. Wood that felt like styrofoam now feels like Doug fir again.
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Lincolnville Beach Maine
3 out of 5 stars.
Issue with Drying
a year ago
I have used TPE from Totalboat before. THIS time it wouldn't dry after 24 hours and when it did it left pooled spots, like the spots on a giraffe. I now wonder: 1. - if I didn't stir it enough, 2. - if I didn't mix it exactly right, or 3. -if the mahogany surface was too dense? any ideas ? Thanks
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Seattle, WA
5 out of 5 stars.
I would buy this prodcut again and I have.
a year ago
Used this to repair an area of the deck on my home that had some dry rot. The product works as described by bonding damaged wood and increasing it's strength.
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South of Atlanta, GA
5 out of 5 stars.
As advertised
a year ago
""As advertised"" doesn't seem like much of a review, until you consider all the products that don't live up to their claims. This epoxy does what it says, and does it well.
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Ramsey MN
5 out of 5 stars.
Yes
a year ago
This worked great. I used 2 coats of the epoxy and 6 coats of Halycon for my walnut bar top
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New York
4 out of 5 stars.
Just finished treating black mold
a year ago
Shipped on time and was nicely packaged. I called customer svc to ask if I should apply two coats after the first was fully dry or when it is still tacky and they were helpful in identifying both cases. I chose fully dry. I mixed in glass jar fine. It does take days to cure. Only negative.
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Louisiana
5 out of 5 stars.
Yes
a year ago
I used this product to repair a rotten floor under an ac unit. It did the trick
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Westport MA
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product
a year ago
Repairing an old wooden skiff. Had some severe rot after I started digging around. Cleaned out the area and applied the epoxy. Worked wonders. Old wood is like iron now.
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Michigan
5 out of 5 stars.
Easy to measure and mix, great results
a year ago
Used to reinforce and repair the floor in my 1979 Tiara.. mixed up easy, penetrated deep and dried rock solid. Will use again!
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bmore
5 out of 5 stars.
Deep penetration
a year ago
This product exceeded my expectations! I was not sure really what to expect but really did not think it would to as good a job as it did. I did a second area today and saturated a good bit more so hoping for the same or better results. The fact that there are no VOC's and or any real smell at all really was a bonus. Thx!!
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Blacklick, Ohio
5 out of 5 stars.
The jury isn't in yet
a year ago
Just getting started on my two wooden rowboats. Been in storage all winter. Noticed some rotting halfway down the port side gun wall on one of the boats.
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Q: Once Totalboat Penetrating Epoxy is fully cured, will West System epoxy provide an adequate bond to the Totalboat repaired area. I intend to first use Totalboat Penetrating resin in a boat transom that has been drilled with 3/8 holes 1inch apart followed by injecting mayonnaise consistency thickened West System. I already have a large quantity of West System products. The transom has been drying for 16 months but a section will be cut open to verify conditions.
6 months ago2 Answers
A: You can go over Totalboat Penetrating epoxy with West System. Make sure it is fully cured, wash with warm water and a scotchbrite pad, then sand with 220 grit.
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Q: Can Total Boat Penetrating Epoxy be used with 30 year old pressure treated wood on the end grain of some 2 x 6 deck boards? This is by no means green wet with arsenic wood. I can get it pretty dry by picking out most of the rot and drying it with a heat gun. Would then wood fill end of boards and cap with the decorative 2 x 4cap. LET ME KNOW. Thanks
8 months ago2 Answers
A: I have no idea. I used it on new plywood.
8 months agoHelpful?
Q: When mixing acetone to total boat penetrating epoxy, what is the ratio amount of acetone?
10 months ago1 Answer
A: The ratio amount can vary depending on your viscosity needs. It can be thinned up to 100% max, one part mixed resin to one part acetone.
10 months agoHelpful?
Q: I am repairing a slightly scratched cedar strip canoe. I am not sure how much epoxy to order to sand and repair these scratches.
11 months ago1 Answer
A: That's not easy to estimate. If you apply the epoxy as a skim coat the rough estimate is 75 - 100 sq ft per quart of mixed epoxy.
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Q: Hi, I need to glue plywood together forcing a curve plan. Is this glue good for lamination? Thanks!
a year ago1 Answer
A: Penetrating epoxy is not suitable for lamination. Use Totalboat traditional 5:1 epoxy or TotalBoat High-Performance epoxy.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: I am refinishing a out door wood bench that has been refinished before but does not last before the finish is faded and failing. Will be sanding down to bare wood and using your products. Looking at using Total Boat Penetrating Epoxy to seal the wood. Sanding smooth and finishing with Epifanes Clear High Gloss Marine Varnish. Any Other ideas This is in PNW weather outdoors.
a year ago1 Answer
A: The penetrating will work well to seal the wood. After it cures, wash with water in case there is an amine blush, sand with 220 grit, clean with acetone then apply the varnish.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: Hello. I will be attempting a level 3 high power rocket certification launch in the next few months. It is recommended that I fiberglass the concrete form tube to make it extra strong to withstand high speed and aerodymanic forces. I have seem recommendations for using epoxy to go with the fiberglass. Some folks seem to use West, others recommend higher cost epoxies. Has anyone used your epoxies in rocketry? What did they use? Thanks in advance.
a year ago1 Answer
A: Penetrating epoxy is not suitable for laminating fiberglass. Take a look at TotalBoat High Performance epoxy or traditional 5:1 epoxy. Epoxy may not be suitable if portions of your lamination are going to be exposed to temperatures over 125 degrees. Xyla Foxlin is a YouTuber that uses TotalBoat. She has done some stuff with rockets.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: Is there a video or written instructions on applying this product to rotten stringer/ bulkhead sections of boat about 6 to 8 inches in length with about 3 inches of the wood completely rotted out? I have not removed a section of fiberglass flooring yet to have better access and to be able to work exclusively on the section in question. Thanks for your feedback.
a year ago2 Answers
A: If the rot is extensive the best option is to cut out the rotted sections and seal the exposed wood with penetrating epoxy. Then cut new pieces of wood to fit the cutouts and glue them in with thickened epoxy. That will give you a solid foundation to glass over.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: Jamestown Distributors used to sell a epoxy sealer and penetrating epoxy made by Smith and Co. I do not see it listed in your product inventory. Have you found that Total Boat sealers and penetrating' epoxies are just as goo or better? Thanks....Joe
a year ago1 Answer
A: Yes, the penetrating epoxy is an equivalent replacement.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: what is the recommended moisture content of the wood to be treated? What about thinning - denatured alcohol vs. acetone?
a year ago2 Answers
A: Thank you for reaching out. Either thinner works well. For moisture percent: The maximum wood moisture content that TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy can be applied varies depending whether it is being thinned or not. Unthinned Penetrating Epoxy should not be applied to wood with a moisture content greater than 10-12%. Penetrating Epoxy that has been thinned (to the maximum percentage) with acetone or denatured alcohol can be applied to wood that has a maximum moisture content of 20%. In every application, to promote the best results, it is strongly recommended to dry the wood as much as possible prior to applying Penetrating Epoxy.
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