: ...use a scraper if you have one. If the epoxy is still a bit soft, sandpaper
: will clog and possibly smear the epoxy, but a scraper will remove the
: offending fibers and leave a smooth surface.

You know I wondered why I don't do this, use a scraper on soft resin drips and dangling glass fibers, so on my most recent kayak (fortunately not for a client) I tried using a scraper to remove soft epoxy drips.

Now I rememeber why I don't do this. Because the soft epoxy smears instead of cleanly cutting and I can see a light discolored spot, in the exact shape of the drips, on the finished boat.

Now I will continue to do as I have, and only sand after the resin has cured for a week.

All the best,

Rob Macks
Laughing Loon CC&K
www.LaughingLoon.com