If you're using 2-part marine epoxy, you have to paint it or clear coat
it. Otherwise UV rays will break down the epoxy over time.

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Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://jem.e-boat.net/

et2piei wrote:
Hello Everybody,

I am just getting started building a new sailboat, I will be using a
friends molds. I am using epoxy and glass but we wondering what people
thought about various approaches to painting/gel coating it. What
should I do? What are some positives an negatives?

Thanks for any advice