East System Epoxy Covering Kit
The East System Epoxy Covering Kit has the epoxy and fiberglass you need to cover a canoe or kayak. Each kit includes East System 1032 Epoxy Resin and your choice of 834 Intermediate or 833 Fast Hardener for the 5:1 mix, 6 oz fiberglass cloth cut for a canoe, large canoe or kayak, measuring containers and a tray.
Features
- Choose Intermediate hardener for more working time, or Fast for cooler shops and quicker cures
- 6 oz fiberglass cloth sized for a canoe (60" × 12 yd), large canoe (60" × 13 yd) or kayak (38" × 24 yd)
- 5:1 mix by volume with 32 oz and 8 oz measuring containers included
- Cures as low as 5 °C
Recommended Uses
- Coat and waterproof wood, metal, plastic and most porous surfaces
- Laminate with fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar
- Glue, fill and fair with the addition of fillers
Kit Contents
- East System 1032 Epoxy Resin, 3.73 L × 2
- East System Hardener (Intermediate or Fast, as selected): 834 Intermediate 0.74 L × 2, or 833 Fast 0.82 L × 2
- 32 oz and 8 oz measuring containers
- 6 oz fiberglass cloth: 60" × 12 yd (Canoe), 60" × 13 yd (Large Canoe) or 38" × 24 yd (Kayak)
- 9" plastic tray × 1
Cure Times by Hardener
| Property | 833 Fast | 834 Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Mix ratio by volume | 5:1 | 5:1 |
| Mix ratio by weight | 100:18 | 100:18 |
| Pot life at 22 °C / 71 °F | 8–10 min | 20–25 min |
| Working (gel) time at 22 °C | 15–18 min | 20–30 min |
| Sandable at 22 °C | 6–8 hrs | 10–12 hrs |
| Pot life at 12 °C / 54 °F | 18–20 min | 35–40 min |
| Sandable at 12 °C | 12–14 hrs | 20–24 hrs |
| Full cure | 5 days | 7 days |
How to Use
- Surface prep: apply directly to clean, dry wood. For fiberglass or metal, clean with acetone or lacquer thinner, sand with 220 grit or coarser and remove the dust. Do not use Varsol or petroleum-based solvents.
- Mixing: 5 parts resin to 1 part hardener by volume. Measure with graduated containers or pumps, mix thoroughly while scraping the sides and bottom, and spread with a solvent-resistant brush, roller or squeegee.
- Recoating: recoat with epoxy as soon as the previous coat is tacky (2–6 hours). Sand with 80 grit once it sands without clogging (8–24 hours).
- Paint or varnish after a 7-day full cure: sand to 220 grit, remove the dust with water and a clean cloth, and let it dry at least 1 hour.
- Working time roughly doubles for every 8 °C drop and halves for every 8 °C rise. Spread the mix out quickly; volumes over 100 mL get hot if left in the pot.
Safety: the Resin (Part A) is labelled WARNING (skin and eye irritant, may cause an allergic skin reaction). The Hardener (Part B) is labelled DANGER: causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause an allergic skin reaction, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, may damage fertility or the unborn child, and causes damage to organs (respiratory tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Work in a well-ventilated area and wear the supplied gloves plus eye protection. For safety information, refer to the Safety Data Sheets below.
Data Sheets