TotalBoat Table Top Epoxy Resin Kit - 1 Gallon Crystal Clear Epoxy with High Gloss & UV-Resistance - Easy 1:1 Ratio for Bar and Table Coating, Woodworking, and Resin Art Casting

Loved it. Worked better then any other I have tried.

Easy to use! Containers have an inner cap that makes it easy to keep resin off threads of container. Resin blends and pours easily with minimal bubbles. Setup up very quickly within three hours for a 3/8” pour.

I checked out all the different products, read reviews and selected TotalBoat Clear. I was very happy with the outcome. This was the first time I tried an epoxy. My project was a live edge slab of walnut for a bar top between a kitchen and living room. I watched several you-tube videos but was still very nervous about starting my project. I fixed up a room that could be all mine for my project for awhile, knowing it might take me longer than those videos! I had a large hole to fill and thick bark that I needed coated (so no one would pick at it!). I knew small mixes at a time would be best. I taped a piece of plastic under the hole so the epoxy would not run through it. I would always place my epoxy in front of a heater first to warm while I got my gloves and things ready. I started by using small plastic condiment or jello shot cups to measure and put into a plastic cup to stir. I always put the thick part in the mixing cup first, then the thin part on top and stirred in front of the heater for 5 minutes. I first tried the 10 minutes that I saw recommended a couple times in reviews, but that was over-kill. I found it was harder to work on the surface and made my wrist sore! For the hole being about 1 1/2 inches, I probably used 4 fills before I did the hole surface. At the same time that I was filling the hole, I also poured over the bark since it was really rough. I used a brush to get it in the grooves. The blow torch is important - and cool! But what I learned was to go back and look again after you think you got it all. Bubbles seem to work their way up out of nowhere, and I missed some the first go around. Doesn't hurt to fire up the blow torch again! The reviews I saw showed people putting dust covers over the project, but if you do that, you might do it too soon and not see the bubbles. Use a toothpick to get any dust out of the surface. I also learned to continually go back and scrape the drips underneath, and here was how I was trying to get the epoxy up into the bark edge from underneath. So I didn't use a dust cover, I just closed the door and didn't let anyone in! I did make a mistake by sanding the bubbles I missed. It left the fine residue in the pits. I tried to vacuum and blow out the sanded particles, then I tried to pick them out with a pin, but I couldn't get it all out. Made me sick, but they are very small and most people might not notice. So I stress for you to keep checking on your project for the 1st hour or so and use the torch! After the top was complete, I could feel a small area with a bit of a rough edge underneath, and the last thing I wanted was someone trying to pull the bark apart from underneath. So I flipped the top over and made up one last small batch and smoothed out the edge on the bottom. I am thrilled with the bar top. It was a bit of work, but was well worth it. This product mixed well and is a nice hard clear coating.

There are many different brands of epoxy out there on the market. But did you notice that although the branding may be different the epoxy will still smell the same? Look at the containers and imagine them without the branding. One can start to tell which ones to stay away from and which ones to go back to..This brand seems to stand out on its own. Not only is the smell unique but the performance is as well.This is a thicker solution. Meant for top coats of tables and such. If you're using it in molds you're going to have a hard time. Why? Because thicker solutions means that bubbles are harder to get rid of. The resin is also are harder on the molds themselves.The curing time is shorter than the average. This is good for it reduces the amount of contaminants that could possibly get into the project top coat as it cures. For those who work with Mica powder, this could be a double edge sword. It's good because it's quick to thicken even more so that the patterns can be saved easier but because it quickens faster, One has to be quick or else the window is missed.I generally have two types of epoxy on hand. A thin-based solution and a thicker base solution. This is now my go-to for the thick base solution. It's strong it's quick drying doesn't get too hot and the bubble seem to be minimal.The epoxy itself is a little bit more expensive than the average that's out there right now But I think you'll get your money out of it.{Edit}Warning: Has no UV blocker in it. This is not good at all.

Can’t beat total boat, sets up nice and efficiently even in cooler weather. I dye it black so I can’t speak to the clarity but it’s been great for filling wood gaps on several projects

I have used this 2 part clear coat epoxy on a couple of recent projects. As long as you have measured the hardener & resin in two even parts (1:1) and mixed properly, it works as advertised. It's self leveling and for thicker applications you have to layer it in stages. If done correctly, you can't even tell that it has been layered.When applying multiple coats on an uneven surface (i.e.; a round handle) a thin coat will adhere and even out very well. The following coats cover just as well as long as you take your time and apply a thin even coat. A paintbrush can be used to apply this clear coat epoxy.I have been working in 85°F+ garage, which gave me 10 - 15 minutes of work time to apply this epoxy. As soon as you notice it is starting to set (thickening), you better start completing the process or it will turn into a mess. With a thin coat applied the epoxy can be handled (touched) within 2 - 3 hours. Needless to say, leaving it to dry/cure overnight is wiser, especially if multiple coats are to be applied. You can not be in a rush.This is the first time using "TOTALBOAT Tabletop Expoxy" and I have been very pleased with the outcome. My most recent projects were custom made gaff hooks and if I may say so myself, they came out excellent. After it has fully cured it is as hard as a rock and is difficult to chip or break. I honestly feel that it works as well as some of the more expensive products on the market. It's a good value.I highly recommend this product. Do some samples before applying it to your final project. Remember to be patient, but watch your time after you have mixed the hardener & resin.