Bonda Marine Wood Seal

[Durcott]

Hi ho good PBO folk,

in a weak moment, I bought some Bonda Marine products, based on the 'G4' sealer. The '15 Year White Paint' did the job I wanted - not sure if I'll be around in 15 year's time to fully check the claims though ...

I also got some of the 'Bonda Marine Wood Seal', which, it is claimed, gives a tough, flexible, high-gloss resin seal on wood. (I know the basic G4 sealer is not clear, nor is it UV resistant, but the marine version is supposed to have improved in both aspects.)

It seems the ideal material for my Iroko rubbing strake on my Venturer then

But I have a doubt, as I've not seen anyone recommend this stuff - not even the G4 system it is based on.

Does anyone have any experience with Bonda Marine?

If no-one has heard of the stuff, I'll try a few interior areas first, but if anyone has already had a good go with it, I can be a bit more confident.

Kind regards

Jeff

 

[bluerm166]

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If of any interest:
Bondseal G4 used to be specified as a primer before applying grp resin to bare plywood.Worked very well for this in repairing a mirror dinghy hull.
Also used very effectively to seal fibreglass sail battens that had developed sharp splinters that would damage a sail,but were otherwise in good condition.

 

[xeitosaphil]

If of any interest:
Bondseal G4 used to be specified as a primer before applying grp resin to bare plywood.Worked very well for this in repairing a mirror dinghy hull.
Also used very effectively to seal fibreglass sail battens that had developed sharp splinters that would damage a sail,but were otherwise in good condition.

Not sure if this is the same stuff ,but I used a product back in the 70's called Bonda Primer, think it was red in colour, which was said to be a liquid Fibre glass coating for use on wood, metal and others, good under water protection for metal? Used it no problems over long period of time. Not sure if its the same as the latest stuff?

 

[Durcott]

Thanks for that,

Sounds like it is basically a 'sound' product range then, just have to see how clear the stuff is. There is Bonda Prime now I see on the list.

Jeff

 

[JesseLoynes]

We used Bondaseal lots at the last boatyard I worked in. Always used it as an initial sealer before varnishing. And in fact can be used solely as a finish, without varnishing over. Very hard, penetrates well, lasts well, and recoatable very quickly.

Ideal for weekend warrior maintenance in the summer as well. Rub down brightwork saturday morning, 2 or 3 coats on saturday afternoon. Key it up again first thing sunday with a brillo pad, and apply 4 more coats in the day. Leave that evening with 7 coats and a couple of years of good finish on your timber work.

A friend seals his wooden spars with it. Mast had 14 coats last time it was down, still looking excellent after 3-4 years.

It's a little more expensive than varnish if I remmeber, and won't give quite the same depth of gloss etc, but for ease of use, longevity, and sheer number of coats you can put on in a day, it is brilliant. Thoroughly recommend it!

 

[Durcott]

Thanks