Urethanes
- Can TotalBoat Flotation Foam be left in constant contact with water?
- Can TotalBoat Flotation Foam be tinted or colored?
- What is the R-value for TotalBoat Polyurethane Flotation Foam?
- What is the shear strength of TotalBoat 6 lb. Density Flotation Foam?
- Can TotalBoat Flotation Foam be used in a plastic canoe?
- Uses for 2-part polyurethane foam
Epoxy
- Why does Black Diamond mica powder settle in epoxy?
- Can you apply paint or epoxy to pressure-treated wood?
- Can TotalBoat High Performance Epoxy be applied over acrylic paint?
- What is the mix ratio by weight for TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy Cold Cure?
- Can epoxy be applied directly to polyester laminating resin to finish curing it?
- Can TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Epoxy be used to bond or coat plexiglass?
Bottom Paint
- Is sanding between coats required when applying Pettit Hydrocoat?
- Can I apply bottom paint on bare fiberglass?
- Do I need to apply a primer over gelcoat before applying antifouling bottom paint?
- Top bottom paint FAQs
- Common reasons for antifouling paint failure
- Solvent-based vs. water-based bottom paints
Topside Paint
- Can TotalBoat Wet Edge topside paint be applied directly to TotalBoat Polyester Structural Repair Putty?
- Can TotalBoat Wet Edge be applied to PVC?
- Can TotalBoat TotalGold be applied to concrete?
- How long can TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Paint be submerged underwater?
- Will TotalBoat TotalBilge resist battery acid?
- What is the full cure time for TotalBoat Wet Edge?
Varnish and Teak Oil
- Can TotalBoat Halcyon be applied directly to metal?
- What is the base of the TotalBoat Danish Teak Sealer?
- Can varnish be tinted with mica powder?
- Can a spar varnish be applied over TotalBoat Danish Teak Sealer?
- Can TotalBoat Lust be applied directly over TotalBoat Marine Wood Finish?
- Can TotalBoat Halcyon be applied over Sikkens Cetol?
Primers
- Can TotalBoat TotalProtect be tinted?
- Can TotalBoat TotalProtect be applied over coal tar epoxy?
- Can TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer be applied over TotalBoat Topside Primer?
- Can antifouling bottom paint be applied directly to TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer?
- Can TotalBoat TotalProtect be applied over galvanized steel?
- How long must TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer cure before gelcoat can be applied?
Fairing Compounds and Repair Putties
- Can TotalBoat TotalFair be applied directly over polyester laminating resin?
- What is the coverage for TotalBoat Polyester Fairing Compound?
- Can TotalBoat Polyester Fairing Compound be used below the waterline if top coated with gelcoat?
- What is the maximum useful temperature of cured TotalBoat Polyester Structural Putty?
- How thick can TotalBoat Polyester Structural Repair Putty be applied?
- Can TotalBoat Polyester Fairing Compound be thinned?
Paint Solvents and Additives
- Can denatured alcohol be used as a surface prep solvent for TotalBoat Inflatable Boat Paint?
- Can I use TotalBoat Eco Solvent as a surface prep wipe on wood, prior to varnishing?
- Which thinner do I use?
- What type of paint roller works best when rolling Awlgrip that contains GripTex?
- How many square feet will one quart of Awlgrip GripTex Non-Skid Additive cover if I sprinkle it on?
- How much Interlux Intergrip Non-Skid Additive is recommended per volume of paint or square footage?
Composite Cloth
- How many layers of fiberglass cloth will it take to build up 1/4 inch of solid glass?
- Is biaxial fiberglass cloth tape compatible with epoxy resin?
- What is the wet out clarity of woven roving?
- Surface preparation for hand layup
- What is woven roving suitable for?
- How much resin is needed to wet out woven roving?
Gelcoat and Polyester Resin
- Can polyester resin be applied over a 2-part epoxy-based primer?
- Can TotalBoat Polyester Resin be used with 1708 biaxial fiberglass cloth?
- Can TotalBoat TotalTint Kits be used to color gelcoat?
- Is neutral gelcoat clear?
- How long does gelcoat need to cure before it can be sanded?
- Can polyester resin be used with Kevlar® cloth?
Hardware & Tools
- What type of tape can be used to form the edge of river tables and seal epoxy molds?
- Which filter bag should be used with the Festool CT 15 dust extractor?
- What is the ideal operating pressure when using a pressure pot for casting epoxy?
- What size bilge pump do I need?
- Metal cleaning and polishing tips
- Operating instructions for Jabsco manual marine toilet
Cleaning and Polishing
- What is the recommended buffer speed when using TotalBoat TotalBuff and TotalBoat TotalShine?
- Will TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Etch Wash damage paint surrounding a repair?
- Are TotalBoat TotalBuff and TotalBoat TotalShine safe for contact with food?
- Is there a minimum temperature to use TotalBoat TotalBuff or TotalShine?
- How do I restore and maintain my gelcoat?
- How can I remove stains from gelcoat?
Caulking and Sealants
- Can TotalBoat Seal be used to bond StarBoard?
- What is the diameter of 7 strand caulking wick?
- Caulking and Marine Sealant Coverage Chart
- What is the maximum temperature for TotalBoat Seal?
- Can I paint or stain 3M 5200 caulking?
- What surfaces and applications are suitable for Sikaflex 221?
Marine Plywood and Building Materials
Glues and Adhesives
- Will TotalBoat Thixo adhere to nylon?
- Can TotalBoat FlexEpox be applied over polyurethane paint?
- Can TotalBoat Thixo be used to repair a Hypalon® inflatable dinghy?
- Is TotalBoat Thixo safe to use in an aquarium?
- Will TotalBoat FlexEpox epoxy stick to PVC?
- What is the weight of silica in one quart of TotalBoat Silica Thickener?
Plumbing
Paint Supplies
- Will TotalBoat TotalStrip soften 3M 5200?
- Interlux coatings coverage charts
- Choosing the right roller cover
- When would I use an oval or round brush?
- Can I use a foam brush to apply this product?
- Paint brush basics