TotalBoat Polyester Finishing Resin

	JD-FIB553 -- Quart JD-FIB553 FINISH POLYESTER RESIN QUART HARDNER INCLUDED ( WITH WAX ) ***NO AIR-RESIN SOLUTION-UN1866*** $21.99 / qt for 1 qt and more In stock $21.99 / qt for 12 qt and more In stock   qty.
	JD-FIB552 -- Gallon JD-FIB552 FINISH POLYESTER RESIN GALLON HARDNER INCLUDED (WITH WAX) ***NO AIR-RESIN SOLUTION-UN1866*** $49.99 / gl for 1 gl and more In stock $49.99 / gl for 4 gl and more In stock   qty.
	JD-FIB551 -- 5 Gallons JD-FIB551 FINISH POLYESTER RESIN 5 GALLON INCLUDES HARDENER (WITH WAX) ***NO AIR-RESIN SOLUTION-UN1866*** **STORE PICKUP OR LOCAL DELIVERY ONLY** $188.99 / ea for 1 ea and more In stock   qty.

Questions & Answers about TotalBoat Polyester Finishing Resin: 2013-05-07 A shopper asked: what is the resin catalyst ratio? it does not specify on the container. they seemed to omit the resin volume, only included the catalyst volume. 2012-10-11 LAURA GREENWOOD asked: As a artist/crafter I am wondering if this product is the same as some use to fill in table tops with items in the shadowbox of the table? How thich can one pour this product and still maintain it being clear? Can one add, acrylic or oil paints to it to tint the product? Thank you. With kind regards, LauraG +Expand Answers 2012-10-11 Laura Greenwood: Further info... what I am preparing to do, is sculpt some minitures and I want to be able to use a clear poly (?) to fill the natural shells so they appear to be a small pond where my sculpture may be submerged in it... I'm looking for a quality product that will not shrink, yellow and I could possibly add color it tint it to look like tropical waters, etc. Better too, if it would hold up outdoors. Thank you. With kind regards, LauraG 2012-10-12 matt taylor: This item is not the product you would want for those uses. This resin dries a brownish color and is not UV stable. The type of products you would want for those type of products would be clear coating resins such as systems three clear coat epoxy or mirror coat. -Matt 2012-10-12 Laura Greenwood: Dear Matt... Thank you very much for getting back to me Matt. I do so appreciate your knowledge, fore this will save me a lot of time and error :) With kind regards, LauraG 2012-08-22 CATHY P asked: How do I apply this to a wood floor? +Expand Answers 2012-08-22 DAVID HATCH: Honestly I'm not sure I'd recommend a polyester resin for a floor. It's a finish for a molded fiberglass product. Consider finishes made specifically for wood floors. I've had good success with urethanes, Polyurethanes and even some quality varnishes. 2012-03-12 ANN MCCASLIN asked: Can I use this over painted wood? +Expand Answers 2012-03-12 RIDGE GARDNER: Sorry Ann, but in my experience, FG resin must be applied over clean, sanded wood. One of the problems I can see trying to apply it over paint would be if the paint lifts, the resin comes with it. The good news is, finish resin, once cured, is eminently paintable after a light prep sanding. Ridge 2012-02-12 BILL MERRITT asked: Can I use this to mold parts? +Expand Answers 2012-02-13 JAMES WALLACE: If it's a single pour into a mold, yes. Make sure your mix ratio is absolutely correct. If you're pouring multiple layers, I wouldn't use a resin with wax in it and make sure to wax your mold before you begin. Good luck! 2012-02-13 ROBERT CAPTAIN: I dont know why you could not use it since it is a very good last coat or last layer resin that dries very good because it has wax in it.dries to a hard tack free finish.if you need to do multiple layers you would need to use the laminating resin first then use this on the last layer. the wax in this keeps multiple layers from bonding together like there supposed too,but it makes a excellent finish coat. the wax comes to the surface after it dries and this is what causes it to harden all the way tack free.you would need to remove this wax too apply any kind of a topcoat. good luck bob 2012-02-14 DAVID HATCH: I don't see a problem using it for either the mold or the parts. I've used it both ways. Just be sure your mold surfaces are clean and smooth and use a good release to separate the part from the mold. Another issue you need to be aware of is that your mold needs to be fully cured before laying up any parts. 2012-02-15 DAVID COOPER: Bill I didnt purchase this for molding parts but I did use some to cast a negative part which I used as a sanding block for some crown molding. It worked great at the time but months later I looked at it to find that it shrank considerably. I doubt that it's intended to be cast in this mass form. It did work short term. 2012-01-04 DENNIS BUTLER asked: I have a old pool with a torn liner. approx how much resin would it take to cover a med size pool with fiberglass cloth. Is it feasable? Can a person build in strenght around the edge of the pool so it wont crack? To gunite the pool I have gotten bids of $30,000. ,, so I am looking for less expensive ways to reline my pool without going back to a plastic liner (cheap but can be damage $2400. for new liner) Dennis +Expand Answers 2012-01-04 RIDGE GARDNER: Dennis, I am not a fiberglass expert by any stretch of the imagination, however I worked at boat yards for many years and have been involved with some major projects. First off, the amount of resin required to wet out a given area of cloth is going to vary depending upon the weight of the cloth. What I would be more concerned with is whether the resin will adhere to the existing plastic liner or if the liner is removed, what's under it and will polyester resin stick to that? Whatever the existing surface is, it will need to be thoroughly cleaned and prepped or there's little chance of achieving a good bond. I'm also thinking that epoxy resin might be the better choice over polyester. Epoxy is more tenacious and in general has fewer bonding issues than polyester. It is also less water permeable. Downside... Epoxy is way more expensive than polyester. So... not only did I not answer your original question, it looks like I've given you a new set of worries. Sorry about that. Might want to go with the gunite or a pre-fabbed liner. Ridge 2012-01-04 DAVID HATCH: The quantity part of your question is very difficult to answer, but to get right to the point I simply would not recommend attempting to replace a vinyl liner with a coat of fiberglass. I'm not saying it cannot be done, but it will take a very long time and several layers of cloth to reinforce the resin. Think of it as building a boat in a hole in your backyard. It will take many hours not only to lay the material up, but once this is done fairing everything out to make a smooth surface will consumehundreds of hours of sanding, filling and finishing. To get an idea of what all is required to do that check out some boat building sites, Clark, Glen L, etc and look at what is called "One Off" construction. I've built boats and even built a few pools, Replace the liner. Properly cared for and covered off season you should get about 10 years out of a new liner. David 2011-12-28 JOHN MULLIGAN asked: I want to waterproof birch plywood.Would this seal and protect or should I use a different product? +Expand Answers 2011-12-29 PAUL BENNINGTON JR: The resin will seal the wood but not make it water proof. To do this I suggest you use a light glass cloth or mating to build a better seal. 2011-12-30 John Mulligan: Thanks Paul, I usually use 6oz cloth and west 105/207. I was looking for a cheaper & quicker way to waterproof a teardrop camper. Mully 2011-12-30 VITO TANDOI: This product has excellent soaking in ability and is easy to use. I used it on the divinycell coamings and the interior laminating of the hull on my 16 ft skiff instead of epoxy. If your just looking to protect against the weather it is fine. I bond plywood only with epoxy. Good luck. 2011-11-09 A shopper asked: I would like to know if the cured resin will break down from exposure to sunlight over a period of time, and if so, how long does it take to significantly weaken it? +Expand Answers 2011-11-09 RAJEEB ADHIKARY: I'm actually not too sure. I used the product to build a subwoofer box which does not get much sun exposure. Any exposure it gets is through the the rear windshield. So far I have not seen significant changes. 2012-01-04 DAVID HATCH: Most resins will need a UV inhibited protective coating, Epoxies or polyester resins, once fully cured can be sanded , faired (smoothed out) prepped and painted. I'd definitely go with a 2 part paint rated for exterior use. Jamestown offers a wide variety of Marine grade paints that should do the trick. (I don't work for Jamestown but have always have good results with their products) 2011-10-07 A shopper asked: what chemical make up this product ? 2011-09-06 KEELY QUALEY asked: I am looking for a resin that will dry clear and hard for jewelry making. Will this meet my needs and dose all the hardening agent come with the purchase? Thank you Keely +Expand Answers 2012-01-04 DAVID HATCH: Hardener does come with it, it may be difficult to use in such small quantities. When cured it has a waxy type surface that needs to be sanded before finishing. You may want to look at a clear epoxy, like a table top epoxy.

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