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12th July 2011, 09:11 PM #1
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suggestions for strong & water proof finish
Hi, I am new to the forums and to the whole art of selecting the right finish.
I am building a storage box for my fishing gear. i'm over having gear strewn around the house and shed. Its going to have a number of removable compartments to be taken fishing with me, so i want a really robust finish thats also going to provide water protection. Im building it out of plywood with kauri inlays.
I want to stain the plywood to give a darker finish but i havent got a clue what would give me a strong and lasting finish. Any help would be appreciated.
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13th July 2011, 10:38 PM #2
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If it is not exposed to too much sunlight, use epoxy. If it will be exposed to much sun, use a good marine varnish. To get the best water protection and UV protection, use epoxy and overcoat it with the marine varnish.
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15th July 2011, 12:01 PM #3
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Cool, thanks for that, are there any types of epoxy i should use or any brand that is best.
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15th July 2011, 09:46 PM #4
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Two good brands are West Systems and System Three.
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