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Re: Graphite/Epoxy and UV
Posted by CLC on Dec 16, 2005
>>>>>>Does the gaphite/epoxy mix require UV proection?
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In principle, yes. Epoxy/graphite isn't any more UV stable than just plain epoxy.
In practice, we rarely see graphite-epoxy on the top of a boat. Usually it's a sort of skid plate underneath the boat, not much exposed to sun. And a UV-coating like varnish would get skinned off the first time you slide up on the beach if it's part of an anti-abrasion campaign.
Used topsides, you should do something like varnish over it. That'll make a glossy black stripe and it will survive sun exposure indefinitely.
Bow & Stern Rubstrips
In Response to: Graphite/Epoxy and UV by Mike on Dec 16, 2005
Replies:
- Re: Graphite/Epoxy and UV by Mike on Dec 16, 2005
- Varnish and Graphite... by Robert N Pruden on Dec 17, 2005
- Re: Varnish and Graphite. by Mike on Dec 19, 2005
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Re: Varnish and Graphite. by Mike on Dec 19, 2005
- Yes!!! Good idea, too! by Robert N Pruden on Dec 20, 2005
