Graphite Epoxy and UV Rays

[Brent65]

Fellow Scampers,

My question is regarding graphite epoxy and UV rays.

I'm getting ready to install my deck and am contemplating how I will finish the under deck area and carlins.

Can I apply graphite epoxy under the deck as a finish, or is it thought that this area must be painted? It will almost never get direct sunlight, but it will receive a lot of bounce lighting I suppose. Your thoughts?

Brent from Idaho

[pocketyacht]

Hi Brent

Curious why you are considering graphite in epoxy for the areas mentioned below? Seems unnecessary and would make for a very dark space.

Paint over epoxy is best or you can just leave a clear epoxy finish in areas where there is no direct sunlight. It is however a good idea to paint the inside of the boat a light color to help in finding items below in low light.

Hope this helps.

Fellow Scampers,

My question is regarding graphite epoxy and UV rays.

I'm getting ready to install my deck and am contemplating how I will finish the under deck area and carlins.

Can I apply graphite epoxy under the deck as a finish, or is it thought that this area must be painted? It will almost never get direct sunlight, but it will receive a lot of bounce lighting I suppose. Your thoughts?

Brent from Idaho

[Brent65]

Howard,

I am considering graphite epoxy only for the underneath side of the deck. It just seems like it will be a hard place to paint. Hopefully, this is more clear now.

Brent

[pocketyacht]

Hi Brent
Graphite would certainly work but the graphite content would be unnecessary as it's ideal application is for making a hard slick surface, the bottom etc. You may want to consider an epoxy pigment. Not sure what brand of epoxy you are using, WEST for example sells a pigment additive in 2 colors . You can also choose your color by adding tempera paint powder, works just fine.

Another option is to tack the deck down and with a pencil outline the areas to be painted, pull the deck off and paint those areas.........this might be too much hassle though. I did this method on my boat in a number of places and it works well.

Hope this helps.

howard

Howard,

I am considering graphite epoxy only for the underneath side of the deck. It just seems like it will be a hard place to paint. Hopefully, this is more clear now.

Brent