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Re: spraying epoxy ?
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 9/28/2001, 5:36 pm
In Response To: spraying epoxy ? (JJ Atkinson)

: Has anyone ever tried to spray epoxy? I figure it will probably be a sticky
: mess on the ground and the gun will be garbage but I thought it might be a
: good way to apply the fill coats. Any thoughts?

Sound dangerous and pointless. You are putting nasty mist into the air that would require a very good safety system to combat. Brushing works just fine. Even if you have the appropriate safety gear, I don't think it would be worth the effort. You would be making the process more complicated than it need be. 10 minutes with a disposable brush and you are done.

Messages In This Thread

spraying epoxy ?
JJ Atkinson -- 9/28/2001, 5:29 pm
Re: spraying epoxy ?
Geo. Cushing -- 10/1/2001, 11:54 am
Re: spraying epoxy ?
Tapio Manner -- 9/29/2001, 10:43 am
Re: spraying epoxy ?
Mike Hanks -- 9/28/2001, 7:54 pm
Re: spraying epoxy ?
Jim -- 9/28/2001, 5:36 pm
Re: spraying epoxy ?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/28/2001, 5:36 pm
Re: spraying epoxy ?
JJ Atkinson -- 9/28/2001, 5:44 pm