Single skin epoxy help

General Discussion
1

I have a single skin epoxy board that i need to repair.

I think i am pretty good on the repair but need to know the best way to protect the expoxy from UV.

My only other big repair was on a wind surfer that was painted.  And
from this forum someone recomended automotive spray paint.  That would
be fin but this board has a clear finish over the rail.

I have read about “poly” on the forum but not sure exactly what it
is. 

As a last resort i will just spray the rail white (with auto paint) but would prefer to keep the finish as close to
original as possible.

 

thanks

 

roland

 

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2

Most epoxies now have UV inhibitors in them. It’s fine to do the repair without paint, especially if the board has a clear finish. I would use Resin Reasearch Kwik Kick.

Poly is a different type of resin that you wont be using.

3

Good to know about resin research.  I have a half can of west systems left and i was planning on using it.

I think it does not have the inhibitors in it?

Maybe i should save the west systems  for boards that need paint and buy some of the RR.

4

I believe West epoxy does not have UV inhibitors included… seen it turn yellow over time.

~Brian

 

5

Do a search for West Systems on Swaylocks to see discussions about it.

I recommend RR or any other type of epoxy resins designed for surfboards.

6

thanks guys glad i have not start yet