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Sanded through epoxy coat, wood looks lighter
By:Andy Gere
Date: 6/13/1998, 3:07 am

After applying 2 coats of epoxy to the deck of my S&G kayak, I sanded through to the wood in several places while removing high spots. No problem, I think, simply recoat with another thin layer, and be more careful sanding (only 180-220 this time?). So I've done it, and the places I sanded through are much lighter than the surrounding areas, even after recoating. It does not look too good at this point. The question: Will the color eventually become homogenous after 5-6 coats of varnish? Or, do I need to completely remove all epoxy from the deck and start again? Note that I did not sand through the top ply, just down to it. Any help would, as usual, be much appreciated. --Andy

Messages In This Thread

Sanded through epoxy coat, wood looks lighter
Andy Gere -- 6/13/1998, 3:07 am
Re: Sanded through epoxy coat, wood looks lighter
Jay Babina -- 6/15/1998, 9:51 am
Re: Wait for epoxy to cure fully
paul lund -- 6/14/1998, 7:37 pm
Re: Sanded through epoxy coat, wood looks lighter
Jay Babina -- 6/13/1998, 10:10 am
Re: Leave it be
Nick Schade -- 6/13/1998, 9:38 pm
Re: Sanded through epoxy coat, wood looks lighter
Paul Jacobson -- 6/13/1998, 4:12 am