4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)

[67chevelle]

http://www.liquidrubber.ca/video/NewVideo.html

Going to use this coating instead of Blue Max. I had concerns about the puncture resistance of Blue Max. That's not a concern with this product. I'm so happy that someone on MFK turned me on to this.

That stuff looks awesome.Does it only come in black? Not that that is a problem IMO.

 

[Nolapete]

ahhh so its a slightly differant producto to what you see being applied in that link . k get ya now looking good mate .

There is a sprayable version.

 

[Nolapete]

That stuff looks awesome.Does it only come in black? Not that that is a problem IMO.

Brown to Black is what the typical results are, but it can be topcoated with an immerisble specialty acrylic product to make it any color you want.

 

[FISHSHROD]

Hurry up !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Arkangel77]

Hurry up !!!!!!!!!!!!

lol :nono:

 

[Nolapete]

Top view drawing of the tank.

 

[JimL]

Are we there yet?

 

[Nolapete]

Hurm, well the liquid rubber Pond Coat is $693 for 15 gallons + shipping = $818. That is more than Pond Armor costs. I don't want to use Pond Armor though. That's why I was going with Blue Max. I know a lot of people including Rich and John have had success with it, but after the nightmares Monster Fish Rescue had getting a good seal, I decided against it.

15 gallons of Blue Max is $450 plus shipping by comparison and they recommend about 10 gallons for the coverage I need, so not really apples to apples and in actually less than half the cost of Pond Coat.

There's argument for each I guess. Going to think on the whole coating thing. I'm still not completely discounting the liner idea based on my friend's success with it.

 

[flossyfloofloo]

wow big differancne on price what will that be percentage wise on the whole project

 

[Nolapete]

Blue Max
Pros
water based
liquid rubber
no VOCs
800% stretch
cost

Cons
only blue
translucent (wood grain, seams, and seam tape show through)
seam tape needed
puncture resistance unknown
slight tack even after cured

Pond Shield (Pond Armor)
Pros
Toughness

Cons
Epoxy
Set time quick
Not that easy to work with
Fumes
No flexibility
No real bond to itself when cured (i.e. Monster Fish Rescue patch attempts)
Cost

Pond Coat
Pros
liquid rubber
no vocs
high puncture resistance
bonds well to itself
easy to apply

Cons
cost