Which TotalBoat epoxy is best for my project?

Annette DiOrio
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Which TotalBoat Epoxy to Use - by Project Type

Need help deciding which epoxy to use for your next project? Take a look at the projects below to see which is recommended. This list includes other TotalBoat resins, in addition to epoxy.

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Project Recommended TotalBoat Epoxy Products
Fairing TotalBoat TotalFair Epoxy Fairing Compound, or TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy mixed with TotalBoat Silica Thickener and TotalBoat Glass Microballoons, or TotalBoat 5:1 Traditional Epoxy mixed with TotalBoat Silica Thickener and TotalBoat Glass Microballoons
Filling TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy mixed with TotalBoat Silica Thickener, or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy with TotalBoat Silica Thickener
Filleting TotalBoat Thixo Wood 2.0, or TotalBoat Thixo Fast Cure, or TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy mixed with TotalBoat Silica Thickener, TotalBoat Milled Glass Fiber and TotalBoat Glass Microballoons, or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy mixed with TotalBoat Silica Thickener, TotalBoat Milled Glass Fiber and TotalBoat Glass Microballoons
Laminating TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy; mix in TotalBoat Silica Thickener to add body sag resistance.
Coating TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy
Layups TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy
Gluing TotalBoat Thixo, or TotalBoat Thixo Fast Cure, or TotalBoat Thixo Flex, or TotalBoat Thixo Wood 2.0, or TotalBoat 4-Minute Epoxy, or TotalBoat FlexEpox Flexible Epoxy Adhesive
Bonding TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy; for most applications, add TotalBoat Silica Thickener to the mixed epoxy for use as the primary thickening agent - you can also add TotalBoat Milled Glass Fiber for added strength; if you want the convenience of a pre-thickened epoxy in a cartridge, use TotalBoat Thixo, or TotalBoat Thixo Fast Cure, or TotalBoat Thixo Flex, or TotalBoat Thixo Wood 2.0
Sealing TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy (bare, porous or rotted wood), or TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy (bare or porous wood), or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy (bare or porous wood); if using TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy for a clear bar top, counter top, or table top, you can also use it to seal the bare wood before applying a flood coat.
Repairing Rotted Wood TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy, TotalBoat FixWood Epoxy Putty
Fiberglass Repair TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy or TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy; you can add TotalBoat Silica Thickener to the mixed epoxy, as needed, to thicken it.
Repairing Gelcoat Crazing TotalBoat TotalFair epoxy fairing compound - if finishing with Gelcoat, you must prime first with 2-Part Epoxy Primer or TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer; if finishing with topside paint, apply an epoxy primer (or the primer recommended by the paint manufacturer) over cured TotalFair. Above the waterline, you can also use a Polyester Fairing Compound to fill spider cracks, before finishing with gelcoat.
Repairing Leaky Seams and Rivets on Aluminum Boats TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Leak Sealer
River Tables and Live Edge Wood Slab Pours TotalBoat ThickSet Epoxy (for single-layer pours up to ½” deep); or TotalBoat ThickSet Fathom Epoxy (for single layer pours up to 2” deep)
Deep Casting and Molding Projects TotalBoat ThickSet Epoxy (for smaller castings using less than 16 oz. of epoxy, pour single layers up to 1”); or TotalBoat ThickSet Fathom Epoxy (for larger castings, pour single layers up to 3” deep)
Epoxy Jewelry TotalBoat MakerPoxy, TotalBoat UV Cure Resin, TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy
Epoxy Coasters TotalBoat MakerPoxy, or TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy
Clear Table Tops, Bar Tops, Counter Tops TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy or TotalBoat MakerPoxy by Jess Crow
Epoxy Geode Art TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy, or TotalBoat MakerPoxy
Ocean Wave Effect Serving Boards TotalBoat MakerPoxy, or TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy
Turning Blanks TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy, or TotalBoat Cast N Turn Urethane Resin or TotalBoat ThickSet Epoxy

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  • Michelle Heider

    I read somewhere on the website that I can use LV 2:1 for filling in knots and/or voids on wood (up to a certain depth/size). I'm looking at the LV 2:1 epoxy adhesive 185ml cartridge. Would this be the right thing to use and can I tint it? Thank you in advance for your time.

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