Marine Tex is an epoxy mixed with talcum powder or other filler and does not provide good abrasion resistance. I used it to replace gel coat on a boat that was being replaced (for other reasons than gel coat). I made part of the repair with gel coat and the other part with Marine Tex. After 3 times in the water the Marine Tex had worn off the keel while the gel coat was still there. MarineTex is good for emergency repairs or repairs where the abrasion factor is low. Just for grins look through the hatch at a Marine Tex repaired area and the light shines through almost like plastic. Mike Brown *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have to make a gel coat repair to my kayak, has anyone ever used or heard about Evercoat Marine Gel Coat Scratch Patch? I purchased this product this fall while in Massachusetts and was told it should do the trick, I haven't tried it as of yet but am planning to do so this spring! Bill Doody PS Just read the Warning: ( product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.) Makes me want to use this on my kayak! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>>>PS Just read the Warning: ( product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.) Makes me want to use this on my kayak! >>> What is the chemical? You are referring to California's Prop 65. While the concept is a good one...inform users of products of any harmful contents, the execution leave a lot to be desired. They have been less than judicious about including almost anything that MAY have harmful effects. Once on Prop 65, even though subsequent test results may refute the inclusion, it is almost impossible to be removed. One of the more recent inclusions are Mc Donald's French fries, as overheated oil may contain trace amounts of possible carcinogens. I would research the particular chemical a little more and then make up your own mind. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> Liam said > ....has anyone ever > used or heard about Evercoat Marine Gel Coat Scratch Patch?......... > PS Just read the Warning: ( product contains a chemical known > to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects > or other reproductive harm.) Makes me want to use this on my kayak! Bill, I have used this on my boat. It is good for repairing *scratches* that go through to the glass. Anything more extensive and I have the Marine Tex epoxy come out. The evercoat is very easy to work with but is not an exact color match to my white hull. IMHO, it's primarily a cosmetic fix but does do what it says. BTW, even the supermarkets here have that Prop 65 warning about the stores containing products known to the State of CA........ Steve Holtzman Southern CA _____ << ella for Spam Control >> has removed 3311 Spam messages and set aside 259 Later for me You can use it too - and it's FREE! www.ellaforspam.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>>>BTW, even the supermarkets here have that Prop 65 warning about the stores containing products known to the State of CA........ It's a pity because if it were done properly, people would take it seriously. I stayed in a motel in San Diego a few weeks ago that had a Prop 65 warning in my room. It stated that "chemicals known to cause cancer were found on the property". Like one night in the motel which may have had something dumped in the soil 20 years ago was going to affect me? I don't know many Californians that take Prop 65 too seriously. cu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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