Thanks Chuck
That sounds like a great excuse to get out and get it wet
Cheers zeb
Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
Hello there, İ like the idea of the graphite n epoxy coating on the hull. My problem is that such technical stuff is not available where İ live (Republic of Turkey). Are there other materials will work in the same way??. Or failing that, what industries use graphite and therefore have acsess and\or waste that İ can put to use.
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
It's pretty common lubricant used for farm equipment. If there's a shop that sells tractors or lawn equipment, they will likely have it.
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
Are we talking about graphite grease here. İ had it in my head graphite powder. The idea of mixing a grease with epoxy sounds a bit wobbly to me.
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
Graphite powder.
Commonly used by locksmiths (and farmers by the look of it) as a dry lube.
Al
Commonly used by locksmiths (and farmers by the look of it) as a dry lube.
Al
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
Derek, if you cannot find it locally, try RAKA.
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
He's overseas so it needs to be sourced locally for him.Kayak Jack wrote:Derek, if you cannot find it locally, try RAKA.
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Re: Graphite & Epoxy mix for the boat bottom
I know turkey is overseas. Won't RAKA or someone ship to that locale?
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