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Durabak Has Got Your Back

From the Can to the Surface
Posted April 28 2009 09:22 AM by Kevin Blumer - Assistant Editor 
Filed under: Editorials

We're ready to put the Durabak in place on the back side of our fiberglass fenders. Keep in mind that Durabak can be applied to metal, wood, and concrete as well. Durabak is also available in colors for a custom look. Basic black was perfect for this project.

Pour enough into the tray to fill the reservoir. Cycle the roller into the Durabak enough to saturate the pores of the roller. It should be saturated, but not enough to drip.


Use the roller to cover the large areas of the panel. Use a brush to get into corners, nooks, and crannies.

Durabak is applied in two coats. Apply the first coat and wait a little less than an hour before applying the second coat. Stir the Durabak before starting the second coat.

Durabak is a moisture-cured product. Full cure can be expected in 2-4 days; less in hot humid conditions, and more in cold dry conditions.

Use xylene to clean up the roller and brush. I didn't rinse out the brush enough, and ended up ruining it. Fortunately, the roller is good for more usage.

Finally, pour any unused Durabak into a smaller can. This will minimize the air space inside the can and help the unused Durabak to last longer.

As of this writing, I'm still working on custom mounting the fiberglass fenders. The Durabak is fully cured now and is a rugged surface that will stand up to off-road abuse. How will you use it?

 

 

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