Product Support

Urethanes

• 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?
• What is the maximum service temperature for cured TotalBoat Flotation Foam?
• Does the TotalBoat UV Cure flashlight come with batteries?
• Does TotalBoat UV Cure Resin have harsh fumes?

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

• 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

• 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 used TotalBoat FixWood epoxy putty to do repairs underwater?
• Does amine blush form on the surface or cured TotalBoat TotalFair?

Gelcoat and Polyester Resin

• Can I use mica powder to tint TotalBoat polyester resins?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Gelcoat to concrete?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Gelcoat over cured epoxy?
• Can I thin TotalBoat Gelcoat?
• Should I use TotalBoat Gelcoat with Wax or TotalBoat Gelcoat without Wax?
• What is the overcoat time when applying TotalBoat Gelcoat without wax?

Glues and Adhesives

• Does TotalBoat FlexEpox epoxy adhesive bond marble?
• Will TotalBoat Thixo adhesive bond Ipe hardwood?
• Can I use TotalBoat Thixo adhesive to bond granite?
• Why is TotalBoat Thixo not dispensing properly from the mixing nozzle?
• How much does the silica weigh in a quart of TotalBoat Silica Thickener?
• Can I use TotalBoat Thixo to repair an inflatable dinghy made of Hypalon?

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 2-Part Epoxy Primer to brass?
• Is it safe to use TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer on the inside of a fresh water tank?
• Will TotalBoat TotalProtect primer adhere to a bronze surface?
• Can I use acetone to clean up TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat primer?
• What spray tip size should I use to apply TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Topside Primer below the waterline?

Varnish, Wood Finishes and Teak Oil

• Can I apply TotalBoat Halcyon water-based varnish over dried acrylic paint?
• Can I apply TotalBoat spar varnish on top of shellac?
• How do I prepare a cured epoxy surface for an application of varnish or urethane?
• Can I apply TotalBoat Halcyon water-based varnish to TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy?
• What's the coldest temperature TotalBoat Halcyon varnish can be exposed to after it cures?
• How do I clean and maintain a surface coated with TotalBoat Halcyon varnish?