Date:         Sat, 8 May 2010 09:05:56 +0300
Reply-To:     Janne Ruohomäki <janne.ruohomaki@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Janne Ruohomäki <janne.ruohomaki@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: corrosion study
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 12:07 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> I've used two part marine epoxy paint ...man, that stuff is like a coat of
> rubber steel practically.
> Particularily with a primer ...gonna be there forever.

Ha! Nice to hear someone else uses this kind of paint. I decided to
use 2 component marine epoxy also. Primer actually. It is meant for
the parts of the boat that are under water. It is not an anti-fouling
paint. They are actually other kind of special paints and only have
use for van if its amphibious.

If its supposed to survive continuous submersion in sea water, it
surely can handle the winter conditions here in Finland. The primer I
am using should alone form a non porous coating that does not let
moisture or oxygen through. On top of that I use 2 component marine
polyurethane paint. These paints might be a bit demanding in a way
that they really want to be painted wet on wet, at least between
primer and top coat.

Oh.. and one surely wants to get good surface right from the start
with these: epoxy is HARD. Sanding takes a looooong time and loads of
coffee.