Urethanes
- What is the minimum overcoat time for TotalBoat Flotation Foam?
- Does TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin have UV resistance?
- TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin comes with a flashlight, are batteries included?
- Does TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin emit any odor?
- Is there a limit to how much colorant or tint that can be added to TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin?
- Which dyes, tints, and colorants are compatible with TotalBoat UV Cure Clear Resin?
Epoxy
- Is TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy a conductive or non-conductive material?
- Can epoxy be applied to rusty metal surfaces?
- What is the shelf life of TotalBoat 4-Minute Epoxy?
- Can TotalBoat FlexEpox be used to bond marble?
- Are furniture polishes safe to use on TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy?
- How much epoxy is dispensed from TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Epoxy pumps?
Bottom Paint
- Can any of the TotalBoat antifouling bottom paints be applied directly to coal-tar epoxy primer?
- Can TotalBoat Outdrive AF be applied directly to bronze?
- Can TotalBoat Krypton or AlumiPaint AF antifouling paint be applied over a tin-based antifouling paint?
- Which bottom paint should I use?
- Does a full coat of TotalBoat Spartan need to be applied, or would some touch-up paint be sufficient for a second season?
- Is sanding between coats required when applying Pettit Hydrocoat?
Topside Paint
- Can TotalBoat Wet Edge topside paint be applied over TotalBoat Halcyon varnish?
- Is TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Paint safe to use if it arrived frozen?
- Is priming required before applying TotalBoat Elixir paint?
- Can TotalBoat Wet Edge be applied over TotalBoat Elixir?
- Can TotalBoat Wet Edge be applied over acrylic paint?
- Can TotalBoat TotalGold be applied over acrylic paint?
Varnish, Wood Finishes and Teak Oil
- Is TotalBoat Wood Honey resistant to alcohol?
- What is the surface preparation to apply a varnish or urethane coating to an epoxy surface?
- How long does it take for TotalBoat Halcyon to fully cure?
- What is the lowest temperature that completely cured TotalBoat Halcyon varnish can withstand?
- How should cured TotalBoat Halcyon varnish be cared for and cleaned?
- What is the shelf life of TotalBoat Wood Honey?
Primers
- Can TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer with the clear base be applied to powder coated aluminum?
- What is the coverage of TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Etch Wash?
- Can acetone be use to clean up TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Barrier Coat?
- Can TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer be applied to brass?
- Is TotalBoat 2-Part Epoxy Primer safe to use inside fresh water tanks?
- Can TotalBoat TotalProtect be applied to bronze?
Fairing Compounds and Repair Putties
- Can TotalBoat FixWood epoxy repair putty be used for underwater repairs?
- Can TotalBoat TotalFair be used to fair a lead keel?
- 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?
Paint Solvents and Additives
- Is TotalBoat TotalStrip safe for use on Hypalon?
- What is the shelf life of TotalBoat Eco Solvent?
- 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?
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 TotalBoat Gelcoat be applied to concrete?
- Can Black Diamond Mica Powder be mixed with polyester resins?
- When applying TotalBoat Gelcoat without Wax, what is the overcoat time?
- Why did TotalBoat Gelcoat cure without a glossy finish?
- Can polyester resin be applied over a 2-part epoxy-based primer?
- Can TotalBoat Polyester Resin be used with 1708 biaxial fiberglass cloth?
Hardware & Tools
- Are TotalBoat Silicone Project Mats antistatic?
- 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
Cleaning and Polishing
- Which wet sandpaper grit will TotalBoat TotalBuff remove?
- 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?
Caulking and Sealants
- Is TotalBoat Seal okay to use below the waterline?
- What can TotalBoat Seal be used for?
- Is TotalBoat Seal a silicone, polyurethane, or polysulfide sealant?
- What is the cure time for TotalBoat Seal elastomeric sealant?
- How long is the shelf life for TotalBoat Seal?
- Does TotalBoat Seal require a primer before application?
Marine Plywood and Building Materials
Glues and Adhesives
- What would cause TotalBoat Thixo not to dispense properly?
- 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?
Paint Supplies
- Will TotalBoat TotalStrip remove acrylic paint?
- 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?
Plumbing
Product Troubleshooting Guide
- TotalBoat Elixir Troubleshooting Guide
- TotalBoat Halcyon Troubleshooting Guide
- TotalBoat ThickSet Fathom Troubleshooting guide
- TotalBoat Thixo, Thixo Pro, Thixo Fast, Thixo Wood Troubleshooting Guide
- TotalBoat ThickSet Epoxy Troubleshooting Guide
- TotalBoat TableTop Epoxy Troubleshooting Guide