how much epoxy will I need

smitty112233

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I'm new to all this. I was trying to get an idea of how much epoxy I will need to cover 60 square feet of 25 oz. woven fiberglass mat.
 

smitty112233

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

Let me add some more info. I'm replacing the floor on a 15 foot runabout. I'm going to use west systems epoxy for this and just want to know if I should just spend the money on the 5 gal. or is that going to be way to much? I know I have cracks to fill but just want to make sure I'll have enough or if that isn't going to be enough.
 

BillP

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

It sounds like you have cloth...166 oz of resin if my mind is working right.
 

petrolhead

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

I think there's a calculator on the WEST site to work this out isn't there? If not I've seen it somewhere.
 

flashback

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

Smitty, Like BillP said,I think 2 gals would be more than enough, but keep in mind that epoxy, unlike polyester, is very stable and will keep for years, so if you have any additional projects you may want to get the 5 gals. ;)
 

jimmythekid

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

ive got a 23 footer, had to do a stringer up resto job and have at least 10 gallons so far probly gonna need 4 more gallons to finish, but i said in the other thread I may have overdid it a little, epoxy can be used for a multitude of things as well as boat work, id get the 5 gallons if i were you
 

Realgun

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

Are you going to saturate the plywood I assume you using with two coats? Found a site that tested and 2 coats keeps the most water out. I would get the 5 gallon jug and make sure you get a fast and a slow hardner. You will probably need to make a paste also to fill holes and attach stuff. Get cabosil and some glass fiber 1/8" to 1/4" length.
 

BillP

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Re: how much epoxy will I need

FYI: 166 oz = 1.3 gals. Use this amount and you will have the correct saturation. Most ply doesn't soak up enough to change the numbers.
 
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