How To: Preventing core rot with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy
25th November 2014

Preventing core rot with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy

Prevention is the best solution to keeping your boat healthy and on the water, according to the writers and boat fanatics at ‘Compass Marine how to’. Every boat has a ‘core’ that is in danger of becoming saturated and eventually rotting. Preventing this happening with the help of WEST SYSTEM® epoxy can hold your vessels market value and prolong its life on the water.

Follow the ‘Compass Marine how to’ guide on saving your vessel with WEST SYSTEM epoxy here.

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