rollers for epoxy

[Avocet]

Anybody recommend the best thing to apply Gelshield with? I was thinking about a radiator roller (which has always worked well when anti-fouling) but what sort of roller is best for epoxy? Does it attack the foam ones?

Thanks all!

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[aztec]

iv'e used the cheapo pack from B&Q... but then i use the same for paint, this followed an alergic reaction to buying "proper" ones just to find cleaning was too much bother, then throwing them away.

i also picked up a pack of plastic cups "kids party ones", for mixing... they can be flung and will stack together... so you can get more into a bin bag...... which was free!....

is there a theme developing here???

all jokng aside wear gloves! (it works out cheaper than soap)..... sorry.

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[castaway]

When I did my 29ft Pacesetter some years back with SP epoxy (from new) I used rollers that they supplied with the all the rest of the gubbins that I needed.. I wasnt going to risk getting part way into the job and finding that the rollers wern't up to the job!!

Just by the way... I waited for thr perfect day and had my father in law on standby to mix whilst I worked continuously around the boat until all the epoxy was used.

Worked perfectly, easy job as long as you do the prearation properly... I had to call SP once during the process as I got an area of "Fish eyes"..They said just to continue working and it was most likly due to a tiny bit that could have being missed during de greasing.

Good luck,, Nick

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[Davy_S]

The cheapo packs from B&Q work very well (the 4inch foam ones) you get about five in the pack, keep changing them. I did mine no probs at all.

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[PaulJ]

You are right to go for rollers and yes, the epoxy will probably melt the standard type of roller that you can get your local DIY store.

Give "Marine and Industrial Sealants" a ring, they sell all kinds of paints and resins and a lot of other stuff as well including special rollers for use with various kinds of solvents. Their number used to be 01692-538263 but I think it has been changed to 01692-406822 but if that is not correct, their address is 8, Westwick Hill, Westwick, Norwich NR10 5BQ.... and you will have to ask one of the 118s. I hasten to add that I have nothing to do with this company but I have found them very helpful and useful and you could do worse than to ask them to send you their catalogue.

HTH
Paul.

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[oldsaltoz]

G'day Ian,

Epoxy will dissolve most DIY rollers and the resulting contamination has to be sanded off after the resin has set. Much better to purchase one of the West System application rollers, they have a very short nap and give a good finish, just the right amount for tipping off with a brush.

Clean up with Vinegar first, that way you will not need a lot of acetone to finish cleaning, rubber cloves are a must, though epoxy will wash off with a little soap and water if not part cured, get the latex ones, not PVC, it dissolves.

I hope this helps, Avagoodweekend......



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[colvic]

As said previously, you need a really short nap/bristle length on the roller. Foam will melt and even ones for emulsion can be too long; fine day, but not too hot and don't mix any stronger than directions suggest as once it starts getting tacky it will pull any roller to bits.

Tricky job perhaps, but well worth it.

Phil

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[Avocet]

Thanks all!

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