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Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
By:Larry C.
Date: 4/8/2000, 7:48 am
In Response To: Re: Rub it in, rub it in. (Jim Richardson)

> I have found that mixing 3 oz. is enough for a fill coat on either the
> hull or the deck. If I mix more than that I get the runs. I have fill both
> the deck and hull this way and have no runs (yet). The rag sounds good but
> it seems as though you have to be leaving alot of epoxy in the rag. (weigh
> it befor and after) With a thin foam roller you can cover with 3 oz. It
> makes you spread it thin. It does take 5 or 6 coats though.

I do the same as Jim, 3 oz. in a disposable paint tray and rolled on with a West's foam roller. I tip off with a good foam brush (grey foam, wood handle). It only takes 10-15 minutes start to finish per coat but as Jim said, it takes 5-6 coats to fill the weave. I think the extra time is worth it. There are no runs and no sanding or scrapeing necessary. The last coat is ready for sanding. I like this method because the multiple very thin coats make for a very evenly filled weave so when I start sanding I have less chance of cutting into te glass. Works for me!!

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Rub it in, rub it in.
Dale Frolander -- 4/7/2000, 4:45 am
Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
Don Beale -- 4/7/2000, 4:47 pm
Re: Quality Foam Brushes
Mike Hanks -- 4/7/2000, 1:20 pm
Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
Spidey -- 4/7/2000, 10:51 am
Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
Jim Richardson -- 4/7/2000, 10:00 pm
Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
Larry C. -- 4/8/2000, 7:48 am
Re: Dave & Jim
Spidey -- 4/7/2000, 10:43 pm
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John B. -- 4/8/2000, 7:55 am
Re: Using Microballoons?
Spidey -- 4/8/2000, 11:42 am
Re: Using Microballoons?
Ross Leidy -- 4/8/2000, 3:29 pm
Re: Using Microballoons?
Hans Friedel -- 4/8/2000, 2:18 pm
Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
Dave E -- 4/7/2000, 12:08 pm
Re: Rub it in, rub it in.
Rick thomas -- 4/7/2000, 9:28 am