Of course, I'll suggest getting veterinary advice... more important if you're thinking about using an epoxy covering. IF used improperly, you could end up killing the turtle. If used correctly, it still usually needs removal as the turtle grows. A released turtle will either loose this covering, or have it seriously affect long term shell growth.
Using fiberglass, and/or epoxy coverings used to be the prefered method in vet. med and is still used widely today... however it is slowly losing favor to treating these types of wounds in an open fashion.

For this turtle in particular, if not taking to the vet, I would add hydro therapy to your regimen. The benefits of hydro on open wound healing (2nd intention) are immeasurable. In case you're unfamiliar with it, it involves flushing luke warm water over the wound in a constant flow for 10-15 minutes several times a day. Aim for 3, 4 is better. Afterwards, lightly pad the wound dry then apply a thin film of your cream.

What hydro ther. does is flush out any particulate debris that has built up, gets rid of old, used up medications, flushes bacteria and necrotic tissue, and invigorates the healing process.

Good luck

Ian

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