Product Support

Urethanes

• What happens if cured TotalBoat Flotation Foam remains in contact with water?
• Can I tint TotalBoat Flotation Foam?
• Will TotalBoat Flotation Foam melt a plastic canoe?
• How soon can I apply another layer of TotalBoat Flotation Foam to the previous layer?
• Is TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin UV stable?
• Is cured TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin considered food-safe?

Caulking and Sealants

• Can I use TotalBoat Seal on teak deck seams?
• Can I sand TotalBoat Seal or apply paint over it?
• Do I need to prime the surface before using TotalBoat Seal?
• What is the shelf life for TotalBoat Seal?
• How long does TotalBoat Seal take to cure?
• What type of caulk gun do I need to dispense TotalBoat Seal?

Cleaning and Polishing

• What buffer speed do I use for TotalBoat TotalBuff and TotalBoat TotalShine?
• How much coverage can I get from a bottle of TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Etch Wash?
• Which grade of wet sandpaper marks will TotalBoat TotalBuff remove?
• Are surfaces coated with TotalBoat TotalShine finishing compound and TotalBoat TotalBuff rubbing compound safe for food contact?
• Do I need to protect surrounding surfaces when using TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Etch Wash?

Composite Cloth

• Which type of reinforcement fabric should I use for my project?

Epoxy

• TotalBoat Resin Mix Ratios, Application Temperatures, Pot Life, Working Times and Cure Times

Fairing Compounds and Repair Putties

• How long does TotalBoat TotalFair need to cure before I can prime and paint it?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Polyester Structural Repair Putty to a metal surface?
• Can I apply TotalBoat TotalFair epoxy fairing compound on a one-part paint?
• Can I apply TotalBoat TotalFair fairing compound on a styrofoam surface?
• Can I fair a lead keel with TotalBoat TotalFair?
• Can I thin TotalBoat Polyester Fairing Compound?

Gelcoat and Polyester Resin

• Is the neutral TotalBoat Gelcoat clear in color?
• Can I use TotalBoat TotalTint pigments to color TotalBoat Gelcoat?
• What is the glass transition temperature of TotalBoat Polyester Resin?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Polyester Resin on top of ABS plastic?
• How do I apply TotalBoat Gelcoat using a brush/roller?
• What is the shelf life for TotalBoat Gelcoat and polyester resin products?

Glues and Adhesives

• Can I use TotalBoat Thixo adhesive to bond Masonite?
• Can I apply TotalBoat FlexEpox adhesive over cured polyurethane paint?
• Can I use a little TotalBoat Thixo adhesive and save the rest?
• Can I bond acrylic materials with TotalBoat FlexEpox?
• Does TotalBoat FlexEpox epoxy adhesive bond marble?
• Will TotalBoat Thixo adhesive bond Ipe hardwood?

Paints

Paint Solvents and Additives

• Is there a shelf life for TotalBoat Eco Solvent?

Paint Supplies

• Is it safe to use TotalBoat TotalStrip paint remover on Hypalon?
• Can I remove acrylic paint with TotalBoat TotalStrip paint remover?
• Can TotalBoat TotalStrip paint remover soften 3M 5200 marine adhesive sealant?

Primers

• Can I apply TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat to an aluminum fuel tank?
• Can I apply TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer over TotalBoat Topside Primer?
• Can I apply a 2-part paint over TotalBoat Topside Primer?
• Do I need to apply a barrier coat primer on a wooden boat hull?
• Can I apply TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer over cured TotalBoat Topside Primer?
• Can I apply TotalBoat 2-Part Clear Epoxy Primer to powder coated aluminum?

Varnish, Wood Finishes and Teak Oil

• Can I apply a marine spar varnish over TotalBoat Danish Teak Sealer?
• Can I use pigments to change the color of TotalBoat Halcyon varnish?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Lust varnish on top of TotalBoat Marine Wood Finish?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Halcyon varnish over Sikkens Cetol marine finish?
• Why are there fisheyes in my varnish finish?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Wood Honey on top of wood stain?