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speed finish?

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Created by decrepit > 9 months ago, 1 Jan 2008
decrepit
WA, 12767 posts
1 Jan 2008 12:12AM
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Looking for an abrasive resistant epoxy additive for my weed fins and found this, from west systems.


423 Graphite Powder is a fine black powder that can be mixed with WEST SYSTEM epoxy to produce a low-friction exterior coating with increased scuff resistance and durability. Epoxy/graphite is commonly used as a bearing surface, and as a coating on rudders and centerboards, or on the bottoms of racing craft that are dry sailed. It does not provide antifouling qualities. The epoxy/graphite mixture can also be used in teak deck construction to simulate the look of traditional seams and to protect the epoxy from sunlight. Cures to a black color. Add to mixed resin/hardener at the rate of up to 10% by volume (approximately 5.7 oz. per B group).


Anybody used it???

choco
SA, 4175 posts
1 Jan 2008 4:38PM
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My C3 fin has a similar coating looks good and feels slick not sure if its graphite powder or a teflon coating.



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