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lonely bird

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19. Um, the odds are very good that it is not an epoxy

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 09:38 PM

6 hrs ago

A quick look at the Atlantic Industrial Coatings website leads me to think they used polyurea. I know the manufacturer they mention on the website.

Polyureas whether pure or hybrid are usually fast setting and quick return to service unless they are built for different applications. Like any coating/lining system the correct resin must be selected and the correct surface preparation must be done. The application of polyureas are generally but not always done using heated, plural component spray equipment because they have no pot life. The mixing of the A and B occurs at the gun. If the material is off ratio then failure will occur.

Btw, epoxies are used in regular swimming pools and in constant Immersion in various cargos. It depends on the chemicals to determine which type of epoxy is used.

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