Does any one think that polarion would be an appropriate 2 component finish for canoe paddles?

If no what are some alternatives. We want to spray them not dip them in varnish

here might be a good alternative designed for your application Interlux Brightside Polyurethane Topside Paint

good luck

herb j

Marine grade Fiberglass.

I'm a boat guy & kayak/SUP instructor. They are typically done in a clear epoxy.

I would use West System 105 Resin & 207 special clear hardener. Notice that it's a 3:1 ratio versus the regular West 5:1

Thanks for the information I am just wondering what I can use to spray on. We had somebody demo us some paddles from palafalama and the Finish was absolutely flawless

You can scrub out epoxy and top coat it. Paddles get the crap kicked out of them though.

Adam you are correct i called a few high end paddle manufacturers in hawaii. West system 105 with 207 and top coat with clear linear polyurethane.

Dave,

Unfortunately, you can't spray epoxy. That said you've got a very soft wood that needs to be protected by a thick coating. Much thicker than anything you can spray in a few coats. Encapsulating it with epoxy gives it the durability, the 2K clear coat is just pretty.

Thats correct adam. That was the solution is was looking for. I ws holding a paddle from paralama from hawaii and the finish was silky smooth. Epoxy basse coat aplied manually and then sandd then topcoated with polyurethane. The blade was carbon fibre. 700$ paddle. It was awesome piece of engeneering

I finish wood sinks for a local woodturner. I've done around 100 for him over the last 6years and have not had one return or failure using this finish schedule;
1 coat clear penetrating epoxy
2 coats polarion.
I'm also a whitewater fiend and have refinished oars and paddles for paddling buddies. For that application, l just use 4-5 coats of a high quality marine spar varnish. I use this since the paddles/oars are used in whitewater and can take a beating so using something that can be touch-upped/recoated easily makes sense. Now if your not using the paddle where it can be damaged, l like the idea of 1 coat clear penetrating epoxy sealer followed by 2-3 coats exterior Polarion. This should give you both a durable and beautiful finish.

I would stay away from Polarion. They make thicker catalysed 2k urethane marine varnishes.

Interlux Perfection Plus and Bristol Finish are the most common. They build quickly and are very durable. The biggest difference is they have UV protection, whereas a cabinet type 2K like Polarion does not.

Penetrating epoxy is one of the bs products unless your wood is dry & rotted. West System specifically says do not thin epoxy.

Ok good to know! Lots of excellent info

I would stay away from Polarion. They make thicker catalysed 2k urethane marine varnishes.

Interlux Perfection Plus and Bristol Finish are the most common. They build quickly and are very durable. The biggest difference is they have UV protection, whereas a cabinet type 2K like Polarion does not.

Penetrating epoxy is one of the bs products unless your wood is dry & rotted. West System specifically says do not thin epoxy.

I have to disagree with the clear penetrating epoxy is a "bs product" as l have used it on many difficult projects and substrates as a sealer that are then subjected to harsh environments over the last 10+ years and l cannot recall one failure. It is especially useful in buttoning down bark on live edge pieces. I can provide pictures if need be.