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paintedmidnight
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graphite powder

Post by paintedmidnight »

Where does everyone get their graphite powder? I found some extra fine graphite powder at graphitestore.com, will this do and how much do you think would be good for the bottom of a Laker 13(weight please)? Should I worry about contaminants in the graphite?

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Post by jem »

Most epoxy suppliers have it.

http://www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/ad ... /index.htm

With any filler, you want it to be as clean as possible. The site you referenced is ok but they look expensive. I'd go with Duckworks.
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Post by dangermouse01 »

The 1Lb can from duckworks will give you enough for plenty of boats.
When I did the bottom of a 15 foot kayak, in the three coats of epoxy/graphite I think I used about about 12 Tablespoons out of a 6oz can, still have plenty left in the can.

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Post by Oldsparkey »

Living here in Florida I get mine from Raka since he is here in Florida and it is next day delivery.

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