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Re: Marinetex --- Coloring
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Just received technical advice from Brownell's. Their dyes that are sold wth and used with Acraglass are compatible with white Marine-Tex.
 
Posts: 121 | Location: Arizona | Registered: 29 December 2002Reply With Quote
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What products, if any, are suitable for tinting white marinetex. Will Brownells acraglass dies work, or?

Would appreciate the benefit of your experience with this product.
 
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From the Marine Tex website FAQ:

"Can I pigment Marine-Tex?

Only the White Marine-Tex can be pigmented. No pure color will be achieved by adding pigments. (We recommend epoxy-friendly pigments, like Fibre-Glass Evercoat's.)"

I have used fiberglass gel coat tint to color match and it didn't appear to affect its properties, but I didn't do any real scientific analysis to see if it affected strength/hardness/setting time. Any marine or boat store should have something suitable.

We use it all the time down here for fiberglass repairs (boats, surfboards, etc.)...great stuff, and I ended up trying it bedding a synthetic stock rifle with excellent results.
 
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CDH, thanks for the prompt (7 minute) turn around.
 
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There is a dark grey version of MarineTex also. It is dark enough to be nearly invisible in a bedding job.
 
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You're welcome...slow day at the office so far.
 
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