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Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
By:Jim Schaffer
Date: 6/20/2011, 8:38 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun! (Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K)

Rob, I have read your advice on glassing so often, I should get royalties. I've pretty much adhered to it cept for the 80 degrees and falling temps etc. I know the silver fleck look well!
What I noticed is the weave pattern transferring through the fill coats. Does this ever disappear? I know, read my tips on glassing, right? Also, the finish looked incredibly clear and glossy indoors but more cloudy outdoors. I was happy with my strip pattern and color choice indoors but in the sun, it was a bit disappointing; progress, not perfection I spose.
I'll stop whining now and finish the risers. I count 139, 5/8 wide strips. I did get a great tan today!
Thanks, all, Jim

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Jim Schaffer -- 6/20/2011, 3:23 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Bill VerSteeg -- 6/20/2011, 3:33 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Jim Schaffer -- 6/20/2011, 3:55 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Clayton Plunkett -- 6/20/2011, 3:56 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 6/20/2011, 6:38 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Jim Schaffer -- 6/20/2011, 8:38 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 6/20/2011, 9:09 pm
Re: Strip: Epoxy and sun!
Damian Wentzel -- 6/20/2011, 8:00 pm