Waterproof epxoy

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  1. Jul 20, 2009 #1
    firecat1981

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    I am wondering how water proof fiberglass is? I have some parts that will below a deck and will have water run along it. I know alot of things get sealed with epoxy.
    So basically I'm asking if it can't be seen and will have water running along it does it need to be painted or is the fiberglass ok as is?
     
    firecat1981, Jul 20, 2009
    firecat1981, Jul 20, 2009
  3. Jul 21, 2009 #2
    Brett

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    Re: Waterproof epoxy

    Epoxy impregnated fiberglass is waterproof. Polyester resin and fiberglass is not.
    You can epoxy coat plywood with a prime coat (it soaks in) and a gloss coat to make the plywood waterproof.
    If the boat is to be left outdoors, the epoxy exposed to sunlight will need to be painted or spar varnished.
     
    Brett, Jul 21, 2009
    Brett, Jul 21, 2009

  5. Jul 21, 2009 #3
    firecat1981

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    thanks Brett, basically I was wondering if I need to paint under the false floor I'm planning on or if the water would eat away at it. it won't be exposed to the sun so I think I'll be ok.
     
    firecat1981, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    kuzus

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    If you are using polyester resin, I would coat in with interior gelcoat. It's ok if plain fiberglass and resin gets wet, but it is not suitable to be underwater or wet for extended periods of time. If the area you are talking about drains well and won't hold condensation, it should be ok.
     
    kuzus, Jul 21, 2009
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  7. Jul 21, 2009 #5
    firecat1981

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    it's epoxy, and it's a part that will drain to the back bilge area, so it will be wet often.
     
    firecat1981, Jul 21, 2009
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  8. Jul 22, 2009 #6
    kuzus

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    as long as you seal the fiberglass completely, water won't get to it
     
    kuzus, Jul 22, 2009
    kuzus, Jul 22, 2009
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