Has anyone tried TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy?

[sned]

Was wondering if anyone has tried TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy instead of Smith's CPES?

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=97636

http://www.amazon.com/TotalBoat-Penetrating-Epoxy-Gallon/dp/B00J36WRRG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1444844804&sr=1-1&keywords=totalboat+penetrating+epoxy

[dogscats]

I been told . The two are the same. Rhino Linings Deep Seal Epoxy with Hardener 3163 with thinner with there logo .

[aggie79]

The Amazon description said it had no VOCs. I haven't used the product but I have used CPES. CPES is about 2/3 VOCs by volume, so much so that you should wear a respirator with organic cartridges when applying it.

[sned]

Would you say it's good to go to use on our TD's?

[klhoush]

No. Are you painting your teardrop with Rhino Liner?

Google up Smith and Co. Steve Smith. CPES is not like standard epoxies. Don't be penny wise, pound foolish.

[tony.latham]

The Raka 127 (thin) epoxy is great and much cheaper. It certainly soaks into the top surface of baltic birch. Their 3-quart kit will do a teardrop.

http://store.raka.com/3quartkit.aspx

Tony

[dogscats]

Rhino Line make more than bed liner . One co get it from Copone then adds thinner then puts it in there cans there 2 thinner that can be used

[sned]

Will be painting with marine paint. Was more attracted to the non VOC's more then the price but if Smith CPES is still the recommended product then that's what I'll do.

[klhoush]

If you will be storing the teardrop indoors it would last for many years with house paint on it.

The CPES can expand and contract at the same rate as the wood so it won't crack and fail anytime soon. I have been using it for years in the construction industry with no failures.
Kurt

[robc in wi]

Hi, I'm in the planning stages. Is this type of epoxy used as an exterior sealant after the staining (assuming it's a woody)?