Question about Kwik poly

[THEFERMANATOR]

You need to dry the wood out as best you can, then get a drill bit and drill a few holes in the middle of it to let the epoxy soak in and penetrate the wood. I've done this on rotted transoms before, and was surprised at how stout they were afterwards. Open it up and put a halogen light next to it for a few days to dry it out some, then do the kwik poly to it.

[Striper80]

Thanks that's what I'll do. How much did you have to use to do it?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Striper80

Thanks that's what I'll do. How much did you have to use to do it?

It all depends on how rotted or dry the wood is. The two 1 gallon jug kit isn't priced that bad, and should more than do the job. Just keep it cool after you open it, or else it will kick off in the container. Also keep in mind you have very little working time with kwik poly once it is combined in a container for use. So don't mix it until your ready to apply it.

[Striper80]

I ordered the 2 qt kit earlier today to start. I'm going to cut the rest of the cap off and hit it with an infrared heat lamp for a little while.
I was wondering if you used any filler to fill tge 1/4" holes or you just used the straight kwik poly?

[THEFERMANATOR]

I just use the kwik poly. It is STRONG stuff. I would also reccomend some rubber gloves as this stuff will get into your fingers as well as it soaks into wood.

[Striper80]

Thanks a lot for your help. Hopefully it does the trick.

[smokeonthewater]

I would suggest drilling a few drain holes at the bottom if the transom... Any pooled water can drain there.... When pouring the resin you can tape the holes or plug w wood pegs when/if the resin reaches the holes.