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Re: Epoxy: After the fill coat i what?
By:Todd O
Date: 1/10/2011, 9:43 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: After the fill coat i what? (Damian wentzel)

: This post follows another post regarding sanding, but I thought i'd
: start a new thread so not to steal anyones thunder.

: I have wet-out the fiberglass on the hull exterior and squeegee'd
: off all the excess and i'm fairly certain it was absolutely
: perfect. Next I repeated the process for the fill coat, again
: using a squeegee to remove all excess (not as perfect, but
: pretty close, i think). I'm still noticing some of the weave
: showing through (Normal?). I've done a light sanding which shows
: up a little splotchy for reasons i'm unsure of, but have removed
: any noticable runs and other high spots. Since some of the weave
: still shows I plan to apply a 3rd coat of epoxy, but..... should
: I proceed applying and squeegeeing as I have the previous 2
: coats, or, should I use a roller and foam brush to apply/smooth
: the new layer?

: Thanks!
: Damian

You don't have to worry about stealing my thunder Damian. I'm in the exact same position and have the exact same question you do as well:)..... My hull came out really well, but there are a few spots where I can just still see some weave.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: After the fill coat i what?
Damian wentzel -- 1/10/2011, 9:05 pm
Re: Epoxy: After the fill coat i what?
Todd O -- 1/10/2011, 9:43 pm
Re: Epoxy: After the fill coat i what?
Dave Houser -- 1/10/2011, 11:39 pm
After the fill coat I what? You relax!
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/11/2011, 8:03 am