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Epoxy: sanding epoxy/skim coats
By:Bryan Ledahl
Date: 6/2/2010, 9:19 pm

Hey everyone, I've got my 14' great auk just about ready for varninshing. I've got a lot of imperfections in the epoxy (fiberglass strings, bumps/dips etc.) I plan on doing a light sanding and then doing a skim coat or two. Would a ROS with 120 grit be too aggressive for this step? I don't think fill coats of epoxy alone will do the trick to cover up the strings and such. Also, when I do the skim coat, should I thin it down with paint thinner? Thanks

Bryan

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Epoxy: sanding epoxy/skim coats
Bryan Ledahl -- 6/2/2010, 9:19 pm
Re: Epoxy: sanding epoxy/skim coats
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/2/2010, 10:37 pm
Re: Epoxy: sanding epoxy/skim coats
Bryan Ledahl -- 6/3/2010, 12:48 pm
Re: Epoxy: sanding epoxy/skim coats
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/5/2010, 3:50 am