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Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
By:Scotty
Date: 7/22/1998, 4:44 am
In Response To: Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave? (Scotty)

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> I see a plan emerging... use the "right roller cover"
> first coat, to avoid the shifting, etc., then use a squeegee on second
> coat to fill the weave. No experience, but seems like squeegee would
> wipe top of weave clean, and leave material only in the hollows.?.
> Now, as Marty asked, what is the "right roller cover"? TNX,
> Scotty

Per George, squeegee causes shifting of cloth (only of first coat, and before tacky ) However, after passing fingernail test, and before blushing, there should be no further movement or lifting. (?) So, if squeegee fills in voids, and sanding removes high spots, (using sanding block) a procedure I'm going to try is:

1. Apply first coat using the "right roller".

2. At proper time, apply second coat using squeegee, to fill in voids.

3. Sand, using block, in grits of descending #'s until appropriate grit is reached. (as mentioned in previous thread of other origin)

4. Repeat steps 2,3 until weave is gone.

5a. Report results of stupid idea on BBS.

5b. Report success of technique on BBS. (whichever is appropriate)

Note on George: I appreciate that George will tell you if something is stupid to do, and he has sufficient strength of EGO to tell you also how he came by the knowledge that something is stupid to do! ... TNX. Scotty

Messages In This Thread

How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Jim Hollister -- 7/10/1998, 8:52 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Rob Cochrane -- 7/11/1998, 9:37 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
L.C. -- 7/11/1998, 6:14 pm
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Marty Hangarter -- 7/22/1998, 12:45 pm
the right roller cover is...
jim champoux -- 7/22/1998, 10:31 am
Re: the right roller cover is...
Nick Schade -- 7/22/1998, 4:49 pm
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Scotty -- 7/22/1998, 2:56 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Scotty -- 7/22/1998, 4:44 am
Telegraphing
Paul Jacobson -- 7/11/1998, 1:19 am
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Guy Wright -- 7/10/1998, 1:41 pm
Re: How much epoxy to fill the weave?
Mike Scarborough -- 7/10/1998, 9:03 am