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Re: required smoothness of epoxy finish.
By:Paul Jacobson
Date: 4/30/1999, 3:35 am
In Response To: required smoothness of epoxy finish. (Paul)

> Hi,

> I have just finished glassing the hull of a Ches. 17 and have applied the
> coats of epoxy. The first I just applied using a bondo spreader I got from
> Canadian Tire. I sanded after the 3rd coat and the last coat I spread on
> with the spreader and then rolled it with a yellow foam roller. My
> question is: does the finish have to be glass smooth. Right now it has a
> few areas which have very tiny dimples, almost like pin holes in the
> finish. Are these okay or do I have to keep coating until they are gone.
> Other than those areas it looks great.

> TIA

> Paul

Leave it alone. the varnish will cover these. after a few years you may get enough dings and scratches to make an extensive number of repairs necessary. You cna put on more resin at that time if you think you absolutely need it.

Messages In This Thread

required smoothness of epoxy finish.
Paul -- 4/29/1999, 9:50 pm
Re: required smoothness of epoxy finish.
Paul Jacobson -- 4/30/1999, 3:35 am