TotalBoat Polyester Laminating Resin

This is a super thick resin that is supposed to coat boats. Boat decks, sides, whatever. I don't have a boat and bought it to seal my very old wooden deck. The cheaper sealers that one usually buys don't last two weeks, but this resin is like a liquid plastic. The value for the money is excellent because without it I would have to replace the deck. So it's a good buy. It is clear so the natural color of wood is enhanced. This is a terrific product. It's easy to use, except you'll need a bucket to pour a small amount in, then put the catalyst in just a squirt or two, then paint it on REAL quick. If you wait it turns into a hard, clear plastic. Use 2 pairs of rubber gloves, a brush and bucket you can throw away and only use outside. The smell is super strong, not great. You must work quickly with this and in very small patches, a cup at a time, it hardens so quickly. I love the protection it is providing. It might turn a little whitish now and again. However, my old wood deck is protected and looks great. That's my experience.

I’ve been using this stuff for years. Always great quality. no issues. This is laminating resin so you don’t need to sand it between layers. The final coat would need a waxed resin or pva spray if you’re not doing a paint top coat.

VERY nice polyester resin. Easy to measure the correct amount of hardener. Spread smoothly and easily. It made fiberglassing into a fun job!

Great resin but Do NOT buy this if you don't know the difference in a laminating and FINISHING resin. This does not set or cure hard it is for multiple layers of fabric and stays very sticky. Don't be a dummy and expect to use this as the base layer on a mould that needs to be released. Do your homework. Also it is not clear, it is a slight shade of blue. I wish they'd specify that. If you use this you will also need the FINISHING resin to top it with the final layer or two for proper curing. Otherwise a great product but they need to specify it is in fact not a clear resin and not suitable for surfboards unless you don't mind it being a hazy blue.

Works great

Things started off not so well with this order, it was missing the MEKP catalyst when it arrived. Since it was a hazmat item Amazon did not except returns and there was no way replace the missing product and made me order some separately. Not a huge thing as its cheap but was disappointing to say the least. The second thing was that it appeared to be leaking on arrival, I assumed it was from rough shipping but the seal was still intact so I figured one next to it during storage had leaked on it and it was just residual, again no big deal. Things came up and I wasn't able to get to the project that I had purchased this for so it went into storage in a climate controlled basement, unopened for almost a year. When I finally got around to opening it, I found that it was extremely thin (thinner than water), and had a very strong alcohol smell to it. It didn't seem right to me but I was unfamiliar with laminating resin as I have only worked with finishing resin. I tested a small batch and it hardened up slightly but didn't seem right, plus about 80% of its volume had evaporated. This stuff was not going to work for my needs so I was needing to order something else. I was pretty sure that this jug was bought before and used and then refilled with acetone and sealed up and returned. But with being unfamiliar with this type of resin I emailed TotalBoat directly to get verification that this was not how it was designed to be before I ordered more and ended up with more of the same thing that wouldn't work for my needs. They ended up sending me a new gallon at no charge after I told them about what was going on. I never asked for or expected a replacement, they just offered it, even with it being a year old purchase and had absolutely no proof that I wasn't the one who diluted it and ruined it myself, or just making it all up to begin with. Anyway, long story short. My original product turned out to be diluted by approximately 80%, TotalBoat sent a replacement at no charge and this stuff was exactly what I was expecting. Great product and even better customer service by TotalBoat. PS - Amazon was zero help and offered no support even with the missing product on day one.

Not the easiest polyester resin to use. It was a guessing game to get the MEKP just right. Seriously wish they had better instructions. Looked at Boat works today and asked question but Andy would not give me advice unless I was a paid follower on Patron or what ever . I called the James Town Distributors, and left a call back number. They called me back with in a few minutes at which time they explained the Mystery of MEKP calculation. Once I got the feel for the product it was really easy to use. The lay ups went real easy. One really positive note here. James Town Distributors has shifted away from shipping this item in a metal can. It now come in a plastic bottle which is awesome from shipping. My package arrived damaged but the item was perfect. Total Boat seems to target the weekender DIYer. If you have questions just reach out to them. The staff is nice and informative and are willing to share what information have for free......... I gave 3 stars an ease of use because it is a little stressful at first, so be aware of this

This product worked very well , just as described. Directions were right on and would buy again.

Good product as advertised. Could use a little bit more hardening Catalyst, though.

It’s to expensive for nothing

I got the resin fast but no hardener

Extremely slow shipping. Don't bother buying any total boat products if you live in Canada. West systems is readily available and is a much better alternative