Hey mike i bought the epoxy resin that you used in your boat.. I bought the 635 thin resin with the 3-1 ratio hardner.. How much of it did you make up at a time??? Just wondering if i should mix alittle at a time or what is the best way.. thanks man..
Brandon, it is somewhat dependent upon the size of the area that you want to cover, but I normally don't mix up more than I can't use in 15 minutes. It is better to error on the side of mixing too little, as you can always mix more to finish the job, but once it starts to harden in the cup, you are hosed.
Normally, I will mix up approx. 6-8 oz. at a time, if I have enough area to use it. The best way I found to measure, without getting too fancy, is to find some type of small, see through or semi see through bottle. Measure with a ruler to get your 3:1 ratio. I normally put multiple marks on each bottle, so I can use either set of marks, depending upon how much I want to mix-up. So, if you mark your bottle at at 1", the other mark should be at .75". Dump in .75" of resin and .25" of hardner and stir it up good. I normally just buy some cheap paint brushes (1.5", 3", depending on the job). You can toss them after each use or clean them in acetone. I normally clean mine about 3-4 times, then toss them.
Do you plan on using any cloth on your repairs?
Good luck and keep asking questions as they come up....
Modified \'92 Procraft 170 Combo/\'97 Johnson 130<U></U>
thanks man you have been a big help!! would it be a good idea to use some cloth?? Also when i order the resin i bought those little pumps that are for the 3:1 resin.. the are suppose to help you get the mixture right a little easier.. again thanks mike you have been a big help
Brandon, if you are trying to bond surfaces together that overlap, I normally try to use cloth. It assures I have a watertight connection between the two pieces.
I assume you are replacing your transom? If you are bonding a couple of pieces of plywood together to slide into the transom, you probably don't need to use cloth to join them. You can just put a coat of epoxy on both pieces, let them dry. Add a second coat and while it is still wet, screw the two pieces together. The only area where you might be able to use cloth, is the top of the transom, depending upon how you plan on getting the old transom out.
I have never used those pumps, so I have no experience with them. But, they should work good.
Modified \'92 Procraft 170 Combo/\'97 Johnson 130<U></U>
i gotcha.. Also i checked my transom it is all good (thank god) so i don't have to miss with it.. all i am doing is replacing the flooring in my boat. the stringers are in good shape so i not messing with them..
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