I have been following the posts and recall some of George's posts regarding the relative strengths of more epoxy and actually followed his URL on the issue. When coating the first and second time and definitely the third time I was justiying the additional coats not so much in added strength but in an easier time sanding and a better look under paint. So... does the added weight really help build a better base for paint application or for that matter any more durable?

> Did you sand the epoxy? One coat of epoxy should be enough to
> fill the weave almost eveywhere. Lightly sand until

> the surface is a dull white or

> until you start to hit the high spots on the cloth. The surface
> becomes brghter white where you hit the cloth

> I wet sand but then you cannnot see the color change unless you
> dry the surface.

> To finish: Roll on a light coat of epoxy and wipe almost dry
> with paper towels.