Plywood finish question

[Fish Fighter]

If I use spar urethane which is oil based on the plywood deck, can I then cover it with Tuff-coat covering that is water based?

 

[Fish Fighter]

Well, out of the 34 people who looked at this question I haven't received any input. I thought this site would be helpful. Guess not!

 

[WVfishnfool]

Sorry I can't help ya with that one. I always sealed the plywood decks with epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth. That way I could paint whatever I wanted or glue down vinyl or carpet whatever my choice was for the application.

 

[WVfishnfool]

One other thought maybe check with the manufacturers of each product and see what they say about applying one over the other.

 

[Brine]

WVfishnfool » 4 minutes ago[/url]"]One other thought maybe check with the manufacturers of each product and see what they say about applying one over the other.

That's what I'd do - My guess is, you should use a primer between the two. I believe tuff-coat (which I used on my build) has a primer as well - I didn't use the primer, becuase I could scuff up the aluminum plenty enuough with a wire wheel on a drill.

Sidenote - I'd be a bit more patient with your questions being answered when asking for help before criticizing fellow forum members. It might turn away folks who actually have the answers you're looking for.

 

[Captain Ahab]

Fish Fighter » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:16 am[/url]"]Well, out of the 34 people who looked at this question I haven't received any input. I thought this site would be helpful. Guess not!

Better then 34 wrong answers! But hey, now you have something to complain about so it is all good :LOL2:

 

[agentxman]

I just redid my transom wood and i used Fiberglass resin. About 2 coats should be fine.

 

[Fish Fighter]

WVfishnfool » Today, 10:48[/url]"]Sorry I can't help ya with that one. I always sealed the plywood decks with epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth. That way I could paint whatever I wanted or glue down vinyl or carpet whatever my choice was for the application.

Thanks, I just need ideas, this helped.

 

[Fish Fighter]

Brine » Today, 11:08[/url]"]

WVfishnfool » 4 minutes ago[/url]"]One other thought maybe check with the manufacturers of each product and see what they say about applying one over the other.

That's what I'd do - My guess is, you should use a primer between the two. I believe tuff-coat (which I used on my build) has a primer as well - I didn't use the primer, becuase I could scuff up the aluminum plenty enuough with a wire wheel on a drill.

Sidenote - I'd be a bit more patient with your questions being answered when asking for help before criticizing fellow forum members. It might turn away folks who actually have the answers you're looking for.

Thanks, this info is what i was looking for. I didn't mean to sound like i was criticizing but time is precious, and when I get extra, I like to use it. Sorry if I offended anyone.

 

[Fish Fighter]

agentxman » Today, 16:31[/url]"]I just redid my transom wood and i used Fiberglass resin. About 2 coats should be fine.

Thanks

 

[jigngrub]

agentxman » Yesterday, 16:31[/url]"]I just redid my transom wood and i used Fiberglass resin. About 2 coats should be fine.

Polyester resin is useless by itself, it has to be used with fiberglass cloth or mat or it will crack and peel off over time (about a year or two), but you'll find that out later.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I used a 2 part epoxy sealer - works great!

 

[Colbyt]

I can't answer the boat specific part. When it comes to paint in general you can also put oil over Latex but latex over oil often peels and flakes.

Like the others mentioned, I would seal with Epoxy and paint with whatever I wanted.

 

[surfman]

jigngrub » 25 Jan 2014, 12:58[/url]"]

agentxman » Yesterday, 16:31[/url]"]I just redid my transom wood and i used Fiberglass resin. About 2 coats should be fine.

Polyester resin is useless by itself, it has to be used with fiberglass cloth or mat or it will crack and peel off over time (about a year or two), but you'll find that out later.

Ditto this.

 

[Fish Fighter]

Thanks for all the help, I guess I will go with the two part epoxy that goes with the Tuff-coat flooring. I just want to make sure it is sealed well enough so I don't have to do this again in a couple of years.