Pond Armor SKU-CLEAR-QT-R Non-Toxic Pond Shield Epoxy Paint, 1.5-Quart, Clear

Alright folks, gather ‘round because I’ve got a tale of epic proportions involving Pond Armor Non-Toxic Pond Shield Epoxy Paint and a chest freezer that just got a major upgrade.Picture this: I decided to turn my trusty old chest freezer into a cold plunge tub—because who doesn’t want to experience the thrill of an Arctic dip from the comfort of their own home? But first, I needed a hero to seal the deal. Enter Pond Armor’s Competition Blue paint, the unsung champion of epic DIY projects.First, let’s talk application. Applying this paint felt like creating a masterpiece. The epoxy went on smoother than a jazz saxophonist on a Saturday night. It adhered perfectly, sealing every nook and cranny of the freezer. No more leaks, no more drips—just a beautifully sealed, frost-ready fortress. It’s like this paint was designed specifically for freezer-to-plunge transformations.The color? Oh, it’s nothing short of spectacular. Competition Blue is the kind of color that makes your chest freezer look like it belongs in a high-end spa. Every time I open the lid, it’s like unveiling a brilliant blue wonderland. My friends now refer to it as “The Ice Palace”—and who am I to argue with that?And let’s not forget the non-toxic, eco-friendly aspect. This is the kind of paint that makes you feel good about your choices. It’s like the paint equivalent of a green smoothie—safe for you, safe for the environment, and it won’t harm your cold plunge dreams. My freezer is now a safe, stylish oasis, and I can enjoy my Arctic adventures without any worry.In summary, if you’re looking to turn an ordinary chest freezer into a plunge pool of wonder and style, Pond Armor’s Competition Blue is your go-to. Five stars, a virtual high-five, and a salute to this extraordinary paint that’s as versatile as it is vibrant. Dive in, enjoy the plunge, and bask in the glory of your brilliantly blue creation!

What you get from Amazon: 1 quart of epoxy paint; ½ quart of hardener; instruction sheet. There was no millimeter measuring tool described in the instruction sheet.Project description: apply Pond Armor to a swimming pool concrete waterslide which is 6ft curved width x 14ft length = 84 sq ft. First wire brushed the slide and did the acid wash suggested in the instruction. The helpful Pond Armor customer service guy suggested I start applying at 6 AM and that I have a heating device ready to make any bubbles disappear; I had a hair dryer (don’t scorch or burn the pond armor) but there were no bubbles so I didn’t have to use it. I started at 7:30 AM August 8th, 2020 when it was cloudy and 70 degrees in San Diego. It took me four small batches and 90 minutes to apply the first coat using one good quality three inch brush on our 84 sq ft water slide. I still had to pick out about twenty brush bristles that stuck to the pond armor. I used 2/3’rds of the 1½ quart package. At 10:30 AM 80 degrees and sunny, the first coat was almost completely dry and slightly tacky. The brush from the first coat was rock hard so I threw it away. So I started applying the second coat; working quickly I applied about 20 sq ft in 15 minutes and then my batch turned into a lumpy mess so I quit for the day. At this hotter temperature (80 degrees) it’s too hard to quickly brush on the pond armor. Because I didn’t apply a 2nd coat when the first coat was tacky due to the heat, next day I had to lightly use 60 grit sandpaper on the 1st coat, making it ready to accept the second coat.Day 3 it was cloudy at 7:15 AM; applied the final coat in three batches over 30 minutes. Application technique: this material is self leveling so you can brush side to side or top to bottom. My waterslide was too curved to use even a 4 inch flat squeegee. Overall: great product; very slippery.Items needed for applying pond armor:Six pairs of disposable blue gloves.16 oz container of Denatured alcohol or 70% or 90% isopropyl alcohol to mix with the hardener and the epoxy paint; also use it to clean off any stray pieces of epoxy paint.Six three-inch brushes; good quality so bristles do not come out of the brush and stick to the pond armor.Five used clean empty quart ice cream containers for mixing the alcohol, hardener, and epoxy.Six small measuring cups from laundry soap containers, with handles, no more than 2 inches wide to fit into the 3 inch wide quart container opening.Small trash can with plastic liner for used up gloves, brushes, paper towels, etc.