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Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
By:Mike Scarborough
Date: 7/10/1998, 9:03 am
In Response To: How much epoxy to fill the weave? (Jim Hollister)

My follow-up question would be: "How heavy is the glass cloth you're covering?"

Using 4-6 oz glass it should take 3, maybe 4, rolled-on coats to fill the weave enough to sand to a smooth surface without cutting into the cloth. Sometimes the waeve will be slightly visable even after the surface is smooth

You might experiment to see if you can apply a thicker coat by roller without getting runs.

Some people squeegee (sp?) epoxy on. I haven't tried this technique, but I think it might be effective for filling the weave without building up too much thickness.

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How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Jim Hollister -- 7/10/1998, 8:52 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Rob Cochrane -- 7/11/1998, 9:37 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
L.C. -- 7/11/1998, 6:14 pm
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Marty Hangarter -- 7/22/1998, 12:45 pm
the right roller cover is...
jim champoux -- 7/22/1998, 10:31 am
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Nick Schade -- 7/22/1998, 4:49 pm
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Scotty -- 7/22/1998, 2:56 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Scotty -- 7/22/1998, 4:44 am
Telegraphing
Paul Jacobson -- 7/11/1998, 1:19 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Guy Wright -- 7/10/1998, 1:41 pm
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Mike Scarborough -- 7/10/1998, 9:03 am