Can not get epoxy resin-What now

[Martman]

I have read many of the posts and it looks like epoxy resin is what to use, for my new stringers and top but I can not easily get it in my area(western Canada). I am making new stringers, and plywood top. Poly resin is everywhere but no epoxy.
I can get(order overnight) US chemical hybrid resin it say it works with expoxy or poly materials, cloth or mat.
I need an opinion on what to do.

1986 17 foot Edson Commander open bow deep vee.
120 HP Johnson VRO

 

[Capn Klaus]

Re: Can not get epoxy resin-What now

I have read many of the posts and it looks like epoxy resin is what to use, for my new stringers and top but I can not easily get it in my area(western Canada).

If you contact Industrial Paints and Plastic here in Calgary, Alberta, they can ship Epoxy to you. They may even have a distributor some where in your area.

There website is: www.ippnet.com

Klaus

 

[saumon]

Re: Can not get epoxy resin-What now

Have a look at the Interlux web site http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/default.asp and search for their Epiglass HT9000 epoxy resin. There's also a retail store locator on their site on wich you choose your state or province...Where are you, BC or AB

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Can not get epoxy resin-What now

You should be able to get epoxy just about anywhere in North America and Western Canada has many suppliers of it. You just need to look a little harder.

 

[Martman]

Re: Can not get epoxy resin-What now

I did find a boat shop that carries the west products, not cheap that is for sure.

Thanks

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Can not get epoxy resin-What now

West systems is good stuff but yes pricey...... loaclly here in Vermont a gallon of west resin is $94 and the quart (really less in the can) is $40....... we feel your pain