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Re: Epoxy: Second Fill Coat on Hull
By:Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K
Date: 10/23/2016, 8:21 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Second Fill Coat on Hull (Wesley)

Howdy -- I'm about to start final sanding prior to varnish on an S&G Petrel. I'm not happy with areas of incomplete or thin fill on the hull, and want to apply a second fill coat. Looking for input on the best application method.

I've used brushes, squeegees, thin foam rollers and foam brushes as applicators. They each have pros and cons. In this case, with just the smooth surface of the hull and no weave to catch the epoxy, I'm thinking a foam roller as the best way to apply a thin, even, manageable coat.

Thoughts? (Thanks)

The answer depends on which epoxy, what temperature, what hardener, and what tool you apply it with.

I get consistent smooth as varnish results with System Three, with Slow Hardener, 80˚ temperatures, and West System roller covers.

One coat will be sanded through in the blink of an eye. Two coats are needed to bury and sand without ending where you started.

For the full scoop see - See - http://www.laughingloon.com/epoxy.html

Rob

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Epoxy: Second Fill Coat on Hull
Wesley -- 10/22/2016, 2:23 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/22/2016, 7:46 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/23/2016, 5:17 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/23/2016, 9:44 am
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Etienne Muller -- 10/23/2016, 11:18 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/23/2016, 11:27 am
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scottbaxter -- 10/23/2016, 2:04 pm
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Dan Thaler -- 10/23/2016, 5:44 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/23/2016, 6:36 pm
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Dan Thaler -- 10/23/2016, 6:49 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/23/2016, 7:02 pm
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upchurchmr -- 10/23/2016, 6:53 pm
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Dan Thaler -- 10/23/2016, 7:00 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/23/2016, 7:00 pm
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scottbaxter -- 10/23/2016, 10:32 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 10/23/2016, 11:39 pm
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Bob Borovicka -- 10/24/2016, 6:25 am
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upchurchmr -- 10/23/2016, 6:48 pm
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 10/23/2016, 8:21 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 10/24/2016, 10:50 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/24/2016, 1:19 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/24/2016, 2:47 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/24/2016, 1:27 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/24/2016, 4:07 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 10/25/2016, 12:20 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/25/2016, 12:29 am
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Etienne Muller -- 10/25/2016, 3:48 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/25/2016, 6:12 am
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dave koslow -- 10/25/2016, 1:04 pm
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Wesley -- 11/18/2016, 1:05 pm