TotalBoat
TotalBoat TotalFair Epoxy Fairing Compound
TotalBoat TotalFair Epoxy Fairing Compound
$124.99In StockSee Product Details
Quantity
1 ea contains 1 ea
Login
By signing into your account, you represent that you have read and agree to our Terms and our Privacy Policy
This item is eligible for free shipping
Product Details
TotalBoat TotalFair is a lightweight two-component epoxy fairing compound used for fairing, filling, shaping, and repair. With an improved formula for mixing, application, and sanding, TotalFair is the ideal solution for marine repairs and boat restoration. The simple 1 to 1 mix ratio by volume of epoxy resin and hardener changes to a green color when the individual blue and yellow components are mixed properly. This boat fairing compound has excellent sag resistance on vertical, inclined, and overhead surfaces and is even easier to sand when cured properly. At 80F, TotalFair epoxy has up to 25 minute working time and is sandable in just 4 hours.
Provides excellent moisture resistance and can be used above or below the waterline on a variety of substrates. You can apply the fairing compound to fiberglass, wood, steel, and aluminum with proper surface prep. Quickly dries to create a hard yet flexible finish that flexes to minimize stress and prevent cracks or breaks. Use this epoxy putty for filling holes, repairing minor cracks, reshaping contours, and other boatbuilding and boat restoration projects. Available in pint, quart, and gallon kits.
2-PINT KIT: includes one pint Part A & one pint Part B.
2-QUART KIT: includes one quart Part A & one quart Part B.
GALLON KIT: includes half-gallon Part A & half-gallon Part B.
Note: Gelcoat should not be applied directly over TotalFair marine epoxy fairing compound or the gelcoat will not cure properly. Use an epoxy barrier coat primer like TotalProtect to coat over TotalFair before applying gelcoat.
Tech Specs
| PROPERTIES 1.0 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application Temperature | 50-100 degrees F |
Info & Guides
IMPORTANT!
Gelcoat should not be applied directly over TotalFair or the gelcoat will not cure properly. Instead, apply TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer or TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer over TotalFair, before applying Gelcoat. Primers are sold separately.Additional Application Notes
- When filling holes or gouges: Filling holes up to 3/4" thick may need a second pass, once cured. When fairing a large gouge (maximum depth fill), a 6:1 width to depth ratio is recommended per application. For deep/narrow areas that exceed 6:1, just apply TotalFair in stages, building up each time.
- Do not apply TotalFair over 1-component previously painted surfaces. If you are not sure what the previous coating is, remove it before applying TotalFair.
- If TotalFair crystallizes, simply close the containers completely and set them in a sealed plastic bag, with no air. Place the bag in a bowl of warm water (130-140 degrees F) for a couple of hours. This action will undo the crystallization, and the product will be the proper consistency for use.
- When storing TotalFair for more than 1 month, cover the remaining material in each container with plastic sheeting before securing the lid tightly.
Technical Information
TotalFair Epoxy Fairing Compound Features & Benefits
- Easy to mix, easy to apply.
- Simple 1:1 resin to hardener mix ratio.
- Works on multiple substrates, including FRP, wood, aluminum, & steel.
- No sagging on inclined, vertical, or overhead surfaces.
- Sandable in just 3 hours, at 80°F.
- Very easy to sand flush with the surface.
- Excellent moisture resistance.
- For use above and below the waterline.
SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety, wear protective gloves when mixing TotalFair, and wear a proper respirator when sanding cured TotalFair.Reviews
Filter Reviews
Rating
Locale
1 to 10 of 284 Reviews
1 – 10 of 284 Reviews
Most Recent
Maine
5 out of 5 stars.
New formulation is great!
10 months ago
Always had trouble with how thin this was and trying to get it onto a mixing stick. The new formulation is great, but gives the same consistency when mixed. Awesome improvement guys!
Helpful?
Connecticut USA
3 out of 5 stars.
What happened to this once good product?
a year ago
I have been happily using this for years. Something was different with this time. The blue hardener was very dried out when I opened the container. Yellow was fine. Broke my plastic spatula trying to mix the blue part in the container. Once mixed to the best I could it was grainy looking. Decided to try mixing the two parts together anyway, same as usual. The mixture didn't look to bad but when I applied it there was small bits in it and it was very aerated. Dried and sanded fine. Lots of pinholes. Some pretty large. Never had this with previous applications. Thought was bad batch but when I inquired I was told there was a manufacturer change and that is how it is now. Just beware if you purchased before. Hopefully they rectify this. September 29,2023.
Helpful?
Baltimore, MD
5 out of 5 stars.
Super easy to use
a year ago
The color system is very clear, take even yellow and blue parts and mix it until you only have green! If you see a yellow streak or a blue patch, then you haven't finished mixing and need to keep going. Working time was plenty in the high seventies to mix a big batch but when it gets into the nineties, you will want to work with a smaller batch since it sets faster. I used a plaster trowel (the rectangular one) as my mixing surface and applying tool. In the seventies, I could mix about three tennis balls worth of material and have plenty of working time; in the nineties, just a single golf ball. It goes a long way as well! I am building a mold for a rather large fiberglass piece for the boat and found the best method to conserve the material was to sand with a long board until all the high spots were knocked down and the small valleys and dimples were left untouched, the spread the fairing compound over the surface with the longest metal plaster trowel from Home Depot. This gave a nice long straight fair edge to spread the material over the surface and make it pretty close to perfect. Once the material cured, sand it again until it's all roughed up. This would identify the low spots that need filling again. Repeat this process a few times and you will sand down all the high spots and fill in all the low spots, resulting in a nice fair surface. Sanding this stuff is easy, even by hand which makes creating compound curves a breeze. This stuff is easy to work with, doesn't clog the sand paper, and cleans up quickly with acetone.
Helpful?
mountville pa
5 out of 5 stars.
A 5 star product !! would buy again ,, and again !!
a year ago
this putty is creamey and lasts as long as it takes to spread it out smooth !!
Helpful?
Racine, WI.
5 out of 5 stars.
Very forgiving.
a year ago
I am a newbie when it comes to patchwork and this product is easy to use thus helping me learn by experience
Helpful?
Wilmington NC
5 out of 5 stars.
I would buy again
a year ago
I used it to fill gouges on the hull, previous owner must of beached the boat. It worked well.
Helpful?
Bmore
5 out of 5 stars.
Good stuff!
a year ago
Mixed easily worked well and sanded the next day first batch only but expect the rest will go well too. Thx!
Helpful?
Michigan
5 out of 5 stars.
Best wood filler product I have ever used.
a year ago
Easy to mix, easy to spread, like creamy peanut butter. Not runny or gummy. Perfect consistency. Never had a problem with waste from premature hardening. Very sandible. Many applications beside boats. Any wood repair.
Helpful?
Bristol RI
3 out of 5 stars.
Great product but weird that locals can't pick up orders!
2 years ago
The TotalBoat TotalFair Epoxy is great stuff - use it all sorts of ways including around the house to fix cracks. I'd buy more stuff from Jamestown Distributors but it's incredibly annoying that I literally can reach out my window and wave to them but the don't allow local pick-up. Crazy. And that's why the three stars.
Helpful?
Ontario, Canada
5 out of 5 stars.
Very good product .
2 years ago
This product works great. The only problem was that customs here in Canada charged me dollar per dollar in duties, making this product too expensive and to order more products from this company.
Helpful?
1 – 10 of 284 Reviews
Questions
Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered.
1 - 10 of 133 Questions
Q: Can Totalboat Total Fairing compound be used to fill cracks in the gelcoat of a kevlar canoe. The hull is quite flexible will the fairing compound flex a little with the hull or will it crack? Thanks T
11 months ago1 Answer
A: It does retain some flexibility when applied in thin layers. For a more flexible material to fill the cracks, you could also try TotalBoat ThixoFlex.
11 months agoHelpful?
Q: Can I apply a barrier coat on top of this product?
a year ago1 Answer
A: Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. You can with Totalprotect.
a year agoHelpful?
Q: I am trying to fill pinholes in the gelcoat following sandblasting of my bottom to remove the existing layers of bottom paint. I plan to excavate the pin holes slightly with a Dremel tool to open them up to permit them to be filled more readily. I am considering using Totalfair as the filler before applying multiple coats of Interlux 2000e epoxy barrier coating. I have 2 questions: 1. Do I need to wet out the excavated pin holes with epoxy (I use West System 105) prior to applying Totalfair? 2. If I should wet-out the pin holes with epoxy, to avoid amine blush and the work involved in removing it, can I apply the Totalfair when the West System 105 epoxy is partially cured? Thankyou for your help!
a year ago2 Answers
A: I've only used Total Fair above the water line so can't really speak to it using under water. I would definitely use an epoxy to fill the holes after they dry out. Seems to me you could sand the epoxy and fair it out. Had an epoxy barrier coat put on a Morgan 44 last year. The yard did it so not sure what they used. Never hurts to ask a yard (as if they are going to do the work-can I get a quote?)-what products will you be using? These guys do this everyday. Ask a pro!
a year agoHelpful?
Q: Can you put gel coat over epoxy fairing below the waterline? Polyester fairing is not recommended below the water line. What is the solution for repairs such as deep scratches and gouges etc. thanks, Jeff C
2 years ago3 Answers
A: not sure. ""Boatworks Today"" on youtube has lots of info. if below the waterline i stripped gelcoat due to blister pox, recoated with epoxy, faired with epoxy, applied two coats of barrier coat and finished with bottom paint. other than the ablative bottom paint, it has held up for thirty plus years! no need for the gelcoat down there.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: When will Total Fair be back in stock?
2 years ago1 Answer
A: Hey Tim, Thank you for reaching out. We are expecting this back Mid October.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can you use for steel boats
2 years ago1 Answer
A: Yes. Provides excellent moisture resistance and can be used above or below the waterline on a variety of substrates; including fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP), aluminum, steel, and wood.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Do you know when the quart version will be back in stock? Thanks!
2 years ago1 Answer
A: Hey Jeremy, We are expecting it this week, if you'd like you can call us 800-497-0010 Mon-Fri 8-5PM EST and we can place the product on backorder to ship out when it comes in.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: What is the coverage of TotalFair Fairing compound? I found an article by Eric Boudreau that lists the coverage for TotalBoat's Polyester Fairing Compound but I could not find an article or any information on TotalBoat's TotalFair Fairing compound. The dilemma: should I buy the 2-pint or the 2-quart sized package?
2 years ago2 Answers
A: Coverage is determined by how thickly it is applied. Total fair and polyester fairing compound so the coverage would be basically the same.
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is the fairing compound affected by humidity and dewpoint if so what are the boundaries. I have been using this product for about a month and it works excellent but I'm into humid weather now and I don't know where to go with it
2 years ago2 Answers
A: Application temperature is 50-100 degrees, so likely you should be fine. Thinner coats will be best. Feel free to give us at a call 1-800-497-0010. Here is the URL to the tech data sheet. https://doc.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/pdfs/TotalBoat/TotalBoat_TotalFair_TDS_4.24.18.pdf
2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can I apply the west six10 over the total fairing compound I have to build up my transom in a few spots so my transom plate sits flat. Thanks
3 years ago1 Answer
A: Hello there, Thank you for reaching out. You can. Just make sure to properly prepare the surface: Start with removing the blush: https://support.jamestowndistributors.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017968394-What-is-amine-blush-and-how-do-I-remove-it- Then sand with 80-120 grit, clean with Acetone or denatured alcohol and you can apply.
3 years agoHelpful?
1 - 10 of 133 Questions