Finishing epoxy

[Paddingtonbear]

I have a stitch and glue 6 plank marine ply dinghy which has never been in the water and is currently covered in epoxy resin I would like to leave the inside 'natural' and finish it with a high gloss finish with excellent UV protection. The exterior will be finished as best I can allowing for its use in salt water. Any guidance would be muchly appreciated. I have looked on line but as with much to do with wooden boats most of the advice is American with the materials unknown here. I am considering spraying the interior as it would be easier but that is not set in stone.

 

[VicS]

I have a stitch and glue 6 plank marine ply dinghy which has never been in the water and is currently covered in epoxy resin I would like to leave the inside 'natural' and finish it with a high gloss finish with excellent UV protection. The exterior will be finished as best I can allowing for its use in salt water. Any guidance would be muchly appreciated. I have looked on line but as with much to do with wooden boats most of the advice is American with the materials unknown here. I am considering spraying the interior as it would be easier but that is not set in stone.

Your choice of varnish for the inside. 2 pack maybe?

Your choice of paint for the outside . Crown or Dulux from B&Q.

 

[Lakesailor]

I used a tung oil varnish on epoxy for the decks. (international Schooner varnish) http://www.lakelandimages.co.uk/HeronVarnishWeb/index.htm

 

[Tranona]

a UV inhibited varnish such as Schooner as Lakesailor has suggested, but there are suitable 2 pot varnishes as well - but more expensive and trickier to apply. Exterior the same or conventional one pot paint such as Toplac. Make sure the epoxy is cleasn and lightly abraded. You will find good information on epoxy, finishing and care on the Wessex resins site.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Epoxy resind will degrade if exposed to UV light:

So, any varnish MUST have a very high UV inhibitor.

Also note, nothing sticks to epoxy, so you need to apply and Epoxy primer before painting.

Good luck and fair winds..