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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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Middle Haddam, CT
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for window and door sill restoration
a year ago
Both the cool weather and warm weather products were used with excellent results. With a few well placed holes drilled the epoxy penetrated deep into the wood fibers. I also had an opportunity to cut a cross section and was amazed how well the epoxy penetrated.
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CT
5 out of 5 stars.
TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy Kits
a year ago
Worked well to repair delaminated fiberglass boat plywood cockpit core. I would recommend thinning a little with acetone.
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WI
4 out of 5 stars.
Works well if mixed properly
2 years ago
It's good stuff, but it must be exactly mixed or else you'll muck up your project. I prefer West System 655, which is a 1:1 ratio, and sets less than 24 hours, cures in about 2 days.
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Long Island, NY
5 out of 5 stars.
Works great
2 years ago
I got this kit to stabilize an Amboyna Burl guitar top. The top was beautiful and I wanted to keep as much of it intact for the finished piece. Just so happens that part of it was very soft, and if left untreated would have easily broken off. After painting on with a disposable brush, I allowed it to remain untouched for 3 days (overkill, I know). It came out perfectly. I was able to get the result I was looking for and am very happy. I don't believe I'll need to use it very often, but if and when this supply runs out, I will definitely purchase again.
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Pittsburgh, Pa
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for my project!!
2 years ago
Mixed well and spread great on my sign project!! The chemical reaction caused a lot of smoke and ate through my plastic bucket, probably should have used a metal bucket!! Still, loved the look of the project!!!!
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Yellville, AR
5 out of 5 stars.
Very easy to mix and use
2 years ago
It was a lot easier to use than I thought. Easy to apply. Really made the Red Cedar wood pop after applying. Worked great for my project.
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Edwardsburg, MI
5 out of 5 stars.
A (maybe) unintended use that worked out well
2 years ago
I just completed a Greenland style kayak paddle out of Northern White Cedar. The only cedar that I could find that was knot-free was very porous, soft and prone to dents. After the final sanding I coated it with one coat of Total Boat Penetrating Epoxy thinned 75% with acetone, recoating the dry spots as necessary followed by a second coat thinned 30%, again recoating as necessary to level any low spots. Final coat full strength on tips & end grain. Wood now thoroughly sealed and much more durable. Allowed 72 hours before final sanding & 3 coats of water-based varnish. The penetrating epoxy significantly hardened the wood and made an excellent base / prep coat. In retrospect had this product been available when I built my strip-built kayak I would have used it as a prime/bonding coat before laying on the fiberglass.
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Montreal-based
5 out of 5 stars.
I would buy this product again and again - for sure!
2 years ago
I used this product to strengthen wood prior to starting woodturning.
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Colorado
5 out of 5 stars.
I would buy again.
2 years ago
I am restoring a wooden drift boat and this product was just what I needed. Performed as described, easy to use and no VOC.
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Texas
5 out of 5 stars.
I will buy again
2 years ago
Great product. Preforms as advertised. Highly recommend
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Florida
5 out of 5 stars.
used on old wood for table
2 years ago
Worked great. Not to many bubbles, I expected more but worked like advertised.
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Englewood Florida
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product to fill pourus wood
2 years ago
I bought this to fill holes in some house framing that was attacked by termites. No smell. Very liquid and hardened very well. Actually had to trim one of the studs I had filled and coated and my oscillating tool had a rough time trying to cut through it.
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Grinnell, Iowa
4 out of 5 stars.
took a while
2 years ago
Except for the hardener bottle being miss labeled the product seems to have worked well. The hardener bottle was labeled one quart when in fact it was two quarters as it was supposed to be for a proper 2 resin to 1 hardener mix ratio. Fortunately I mixed it that way and was correct. I verified that by pouring 2 quarts of water from a juice bottle into the hardener bottle.
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santa rosa
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product
2 years ago
This product is great we will buy more that's for sure
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Ft. Worth, TX
5 out of 5 stars.
A remarkable solution to a nasty problem!
2 years ago
The chipboard bottom of the compartment where city water connects to our 5th wheel became saturated when a hose gasket failed. Once dried out, I mixed the TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy per the instructions; drilled a few 1/8"" holes in the wood and poured the epoxy down the same path the water took. It dried in a little over one day; is rock solid and more importantly, can't be damaged in the same way again. It worked better than advertised!
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Houston Texas
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Product
2 years ago
I used this to seal a white oak sailboat rudder that I made. The epoxy soaked into the raw wood beautifully and the high gloss finish was achieved after only two coats.
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Lake Arrowhead, ca.
5 out of 5 stars.
old boat restoration
2 years ago
I am restoring a 1954 Glen L. Witt outboard runabout. All wood construction. The deck is plywood and I took it down to bare wood. Then I used penetrating epoxy (thinned 50/50 with acetone) to firm up and prepare for varnish. The thinned epoxy penetrated deep into the plywood and the whole structure feels much stronger. I have now put on two coats of varnish (at least one more to come) and it looks fabulous.
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Swansea, MA
5 out of 5 stars.
I would purchase this product again
2 years ago
I was used for filling gaps in a few cherry wood cookies.
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Big Pine Key, FL
5 out of 5 stars.
Sealing recycled wood
2 years ago
Works great sealing my carving projects for painting before clear epoxy cover coat application.
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Cleveland, OH
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent for sealing new wood
2 years ago
I made a teak and holly plywood floor for our powerboat after removing the old carpet 4 years ago. I sealed the wood after final cut according to the instructions, it has been spectacular. Standing water after a waterline break, spills, etc, the floor looks perfect. No discoloration, no staining. The 100% penetration of this product worked perfectly.
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Milton, VT
5 out of 5 stars.
Right for the job
2 years ago
Used to repair an area of dry rot near rib, keel and garboard plank. Penetrated the area effectively. Easy to use in cooler northern New England spring weather.
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Spokane, WA
5 out of 5 stars.
Works great. Soaks in very well.
2 years ago
I'm building a cradle boat using some barn wood that is soft and somewhat brittle. The penetrating epoxy soaked in nicely, sealed the wood and gave it needed strenght.
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Middle Georgia
5 out of 5 stars.
good stuff
2 years ago
Used it before and reordered for a new project. Like the penetration and results of treatment. Easy to use and versatile with addition of thinner for better penetration.
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Vancouver Washington
4 out of 5 stars.
Not as penetrating as I thought
2 years ago
It worked ok. I Don't think that the acetone made it penetrate any better. I wish that the instructions were clearer it never mentioned that u should sand it first. Sort of confused of the difference between this and the table top epoxy.
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Nampa Idaho
5 out of 5 stars.
Give a great finish to your project
3 years ago
It brought out the grain in my walnut bookcase, adds a shine that is really bright.
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Nantahala Forest
5 out of 5 stars.
Great product! I've bought this kit several times!
3 years ago
This product is awesome….however the epoxy bottle had a leak and UPS notified me that they had to repackage the product to make 8t safe for delivery. When I received the product the bottle proved to have a tiny pin hole in the bottle. Fortunately I had an empty bottle and was able to transfer the contents of the recent shipment.
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Delray Beach, FL
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Product for projects other than marine
3 years ago
Although my project is not marine usage, it solves a problem for restoring/preserving an automotive item!
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Garland, TX
1 out of 5 stars.
Bait and switch
3 years ago
This company does bait and switch advertising. They show a 1/2 gallon bottle and in the small print write the real size. They should have a warning on the picture that says it may not represent the product being sold.
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Malibu, CA
5 out of 5 stars.
Great for wood restoration.
3 years ago
Works great on old plywood that needs that loving touch.
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Maine
3 out of 5 stars.
See below
3 years ago
The product seemed to work fine. However, it showed up with top loose on hardener and about 1/3 leaked out. Would be great if you could replace it. Thanks
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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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