Which epoxy for Plywood Tank?

[AcroSteve]

West System (http://www.westsystem.com/) or MAS (http://www.masepoxies.com/public/) ???


MAS seems to be more popular around the forums, but I though West was more popular with boaters. I have used West for years and years, but will be buying a couple of gallons and thought I would look into other options.

I will be incorporating some woven fiber also. Maybe even some vacuum bagging too.

[AcroSteve]

Well, I voted for MAS after a little research. It is slightly cheaper and they claim there is no amine blush to contend with.


I am still several weeks away, at least. So all input is welcome.

[withoutaclue]

Can these be tinted or do you put some sort of color on before.

[Aqua Keepers]

I know MAS can be tinted. Look on there site

[Rhodophyta]

Don't tint the first two coats. If something scratches through the last two tinted coats, the untinted layers will alert you. Plus tint and deglosser dilute the paint making it a slight bit weaker.


My favorite is PalGard, but it is not sold to DIY'ers.