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Re: discoloration around a fill
By:Ben Staley
Date: 12/27/2000, 5:07 pm
In Response To: Re: discoloration around a fill (Kent LeBoutillier)

: Hi Ben,
: I found that sanding did not help the discoloring of the wood. I have since
: tried to avoid use of any epoxy filler. I now fill with small pieces of
: wood the same color as the surrounding area. All the small gaps
: (1/16" and less) I don't fill at all and take care of it during the
: seal coat. All the tiny gaps left over fill just fine during the glassing
: stage. BTW sanding after the seal coat down to the wood causes
: discoloration as well.

The value of experience....or asking before doing something instead of after.

I think I'll try the cabinet scraper some more and sand again.

I was wondering if you have always done a seal coat? I see that not everyone does.

Messages In This Thread

discoloration around a fill
Ben Staley -- 12/26/2000, 4:10 pm
Re: discoloration around a fill
Kent LeBoutillier -- 12/27/2000, 11:35 am
Re: discoloration around a fill
Ben Staley -- 12/27/2000, 5:07 pm
Re: discoloration around a fill
Kent LeBoutillier -- 12/28/2000, 6:04 am
Re: discoloration around a fill
Don -- 12/27/2000, 9:44 am
Re: discoloration around a fill
Mike Worthan -- 12/27/2000, 8:40 am