Smith and Co Product Reviews and Ratings - Wood Rot Repair and Restoration - Smiths Warm CPES Epoxy from Jamestown Distributors

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Brand: Smith and Co

Online Retailer ID: 1268

Located in: Epoxy and Adhesives, Wood Rot Repair and Restoration

Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES) consists of a tough, flexible resin system in a solvent blend which aids in the restoration of rotted or deteriorated wood. The Epoxy Resin system chemically adheres to the wood fibers and significantly strengthens them while allowing for normal expansion and contraction. CPES is effective because of the special blend of solvents that allow it to migrate into the wood fibers and into the cellulose of the wood. Impregnation of the wood with the Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer changes the cellulose of the wood (which the bacteria and fungi find easily digestible) into epoxy impregnated cellulose which resists the fungi, while reinforcing the wood, and accomplishing restoration. CPES is a two-part product. Mixes 1:1 equal parts of A and B by volume. Apply with brush, roller or immersion. Will cure down to 50 F. Also called MultiWoodPrime, CPES makes an excellent paint and varnish primer as it chemically bonds the finish deep inside the wood grain.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Protects well (11), Easy to use (10), Weather proof (8), Visually pleasing (6)

Best Uses:

Outdoors (6), Quick fix (4), Wood trim (3), Indoor (3)

Describe Yourself:

Recreational (8)

CPES rocks!

By G from Maumee, Ohio on 9/13/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Visually Pleasing

Best Uses:

Wood Trim

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Preps wood for paint and varnish like nothing else. Seals and protects. I love it.

Great product one that does what it says

By Fred from South Carolina on 9/7/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Visually Pleasing, Weather Proof

Best Uses:

Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The mixing was very easy as the product is not thick and viscus. It went on fast and easy. Soaking in fast. I had worries as to what the weather was going to do since this was an outdoor application but it was fine.

Good for house deck repairs

By Windrider

from Phoenixville, PA on 8/3/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Visually Pleasing, Weather Proof

Best Uses:

Outdoor, Quick Fix

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Had previously used one-part Cuprinol Wood Hardener, available in the UK but not US, to good effect and spent some time trying to find similar product here. This two-part product works well. During house deck refurbishment, used it to stabilise and solidify some part rotted beams built through the wall and into the house, before installing new ledgerboard. It successfully eliminated the need for extensive dismantling of part of my house.

This product works great!

By Big Al from Watertown, WI on 4/26/2009

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Visually Pleasing, Weather Proof

Best Uses:

Quick Fix

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Just measure equal quantities of each ingredient, mix and stir. What could be easier? No counting drops, remembering ratios and weighting involved. Brush on until the rotten wood is completely saturated. Done! Durable! Fixed!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

best way to protect your wood boat

By tony

from Smith Mountain Lake, VA on 3/13/2009

Pros:

Easy cleanup, Easy to Use, Protects Well, Visually Pleasing, Weather Proof

Best Uses:

Indoor, Outdoor, Wood Trim

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it to protect my wood boats. Most recently, the windshield of my 1962 Cruiser's Inc. Also did the transom and bottom and am preparing to do the bench seat.
This product is widely used buy the members of my Antique boat club with great satisfaction.

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Stuff

By Shipkicker from Barrington on 7/2/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Weather Proof

Best Uses:

Indoor, Outdoor, Quick Fix, Wood Trim

Describe Yourself:

Competitive

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used this on a delaminated transom that had gaps and voids. This stuff is great goes in deep and soaks in seeks out voids and seals them. Awesome!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

A must have in every shop

By Matt

from Sacramento, CA on 6/5/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Weather Proof

Cons:

Fumes

Best Uses:

Indoor, Outdoor, Quick Fix

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This stuff is great to have around - I can't imagine a boat project without it. I've also used in on my house, where window sills have rot.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Saves extensive timber replacement

By Vinny the painter

from San Luis Obispo, Ca on 4/17/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well, Visually Pleasing, Weather Proof, you can trust it

Cons:

a bit expensive

Best Uses:

all wooden areas

Describe Yourself:

Sponsored Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Most types of wood replacement are finish so that work is cosmetically more appropriate and easier, but when the basic structure is threatened then it's time to use this product and know that you gotten the problem taken care of for good.

Great Product for Rotting Wood !

By Choken

from Nashville, TN on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Protects Well

Best Uses:

Log Home Repair, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used the CPES to stabilize rot on exterior logs in house. Soaked in well and set up as advertized.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Earned Shelf Space in My Boat Shop

By Blue Dog Boatworks

from Frederick, MD on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Easy to Use, Multi-Purpose Wood Sealer, Protects Well

Cons:

Messy

Best Uses:

Base Coat for Varnish, General Wood Sealing

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have successfully used this product as a base coat for varnish work, sealing new wood before top coating and priming older wooden surfaces for re-coating. This product has a wide temperature range of use even though you can buy Cold and Warm temperature versions. In conjunction with the Fill-It surface filler it produces an excellent wood surface filler, sealing and priming system.

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Transom Sealed With Smith's CPES

Tags: Base Coated With CPES

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Essential for bottoms

By old guy

from Mt. Dora, FL on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Protects Well, Weather Proof

Cons:

expensive

Best Uses:

preserving wood

Describe Yourself:

Recreational

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it to strengthen and preserve wood prior to gluing and fastening or finsishing. Once treated with CPES, the wood is stable.

Customer Reviews about the Smiths Warm CPES Epoxy at Jamestown Distributors