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KBBS Archive 30,000
Not to worry
Posted By: Paul C
Date: Friday, 16 June 2000, at 8:16 p.m.
Rehd,
I have spread three different kinds of epoxy for three different S&G boats in >100 degree F weather here in Phoenix without trouble. Seems like the stuff flows fine in the heat. I'm usually happy when a clear coat sets up fast so I can go on to the next step - like not having to wait more than a couple hours to scrape the lumps off. Wetting out glass is a little tougher when the 'poxy gels fast - but still doable with a satisfying combination of haste and patience.
I don't blame you for not wanting to work in the heat - especially if your heat comes with humidity - something I don't have to deal with this time of year. I definitely recommend a sweat band to keep it off the boat.
Glad to here you are started. I wish you would have cut my panels out. I never get that part right - but then I get to do quite some fiddling around to recover for the rest of the project. It's amazing that such ineptitude can result in a decent final product. Good enough for me anyway. A few minor built in defects make those scratches easier to take.
Well - I'm actually cooking tonight - best get after it.
I always enjoy your posts - be well.
PC
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