Epoxy and Finishes

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Narwhal Labs is primarily sponsored by TotalBoat and is located at TotalBoat Headquarters. Thanks to this partnership, we have access to many TotalBoat epoxy and finish products

Epoxy Safety at Narwhal Labs

  1. Always wear gloves when handling epoxy and finishes
  2. Use carts to move epoxy to your workspace
  3. Eye protection is recommended, especially for larger quantities of resin
  4. Do not pour or leave epoxy thicker than instructions suggest
  5. Protect your work surface with silicone or plastic
  6. Clean up spills with provided solution
  7. Be mindful of heat gun placement
  8. Leave leftover mixed epoxy in designated area
  9. Clean up when you are finished.
  10. If you don't know, ASK!

Epoxy mix ratios and technical data

Product Volumetric Ratio Weight Ratio Minimum Temp (F) Recommended Temp (F) Working Time (minutes Tack Free Time (hours) Cure Time (days)
TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Slow 2:1 100:45 55 77 40 5 5
TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Medium 2:1 100:45 55 77 25 3 3.5
TotalBoat High Performance 2:1 Fast 2:1 100:46 55 77 10 2 2
TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Slow 5:1 100:18     90 10 1-4
TotalBoat Traditional 5:1 Fast 5:1 100:18     60 6 1-4
TotalBoat Traditional Crystal Clear 3:1 100:27 60 70 180-240 10-15 3-5
TotalBoat Traditional Tropical Extra Slow 3:1 100:28 70 75 180-240 20-24 4-7
TotalBoat TableTop 1:1 100:83   77 30   1
TotalBoat MakerPoxy 1:1 100:84 70 77 60 4-6 5-7
ToalBoat ThickSet 3:1 100:28 65 77 30 4-8 5-7
TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy 2:1 100:44 40 75 45-50 36-48 2-4
TotalBoat FlexEpox 1:1 1.2:1 40 72 40 7-10 1
TotalBoat TotalFair 1:1 100:90 50 70 30 2 0.25
TotalBoat Flotation Foam 2LB 1:1 100:109 60 75 NA NA NA
TotalBoat Flotation Foam 6LB 1:1 1:1   75 NA NA NA


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