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Strip: repairing starved glass
By:Kudzu
Date: 5/16/2008, 2:35 pm

Not sure what happened but it did. I have never had a starved spot before. Always careful to make sure all the glass is coated. Doesn't matter, I ended up with two small spots on my deck.

I am thinking the only way to repair is to grind it down, removing the white glass. Then patch it with a small piece of glass, maybe some 4 oz and follow up with a couple of fill coats. Any better suggestions?

FWIW I watched it for a hour and then had to leave. A quick check just before I left everything looked good. Looks like these two spots may have been a little low and the glass just lifted or the epoxy soaked into the wood. I guess it happens to everyone sooner or latter.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: repairing starved glass
Kudzu -- 5/16/2008, 2:35 pm
Re: Strip: repairing starved glass
Bill Hamm -- 5/16/2008, 9:42 pm
Re: Strip: repairing starved glass
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 5/16/2008, 6:30 pm
Re: Strip: repairing starved glass
Kudzu -- 5/16/2008, 8:06 pm
Re: Strip: repairing starved glass
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 5/16/2008, 3:06 pm