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Epoxy: application problem *PIC*
By:Aaronpotter
Date: 6/14/2017, 12:27 pm

I'm having an issue with MAS resin and slow hardener. In the photos you can see that the epoxy appears to have pulled away from some areas while curing. I had this happen on almost all of the underside of the deck. The photos are from the inside of the hull. Here's what I did:

I sanded the entire inside of the hull with 120 grit sandpaper to even out a previous coat that was uneven. That coat was applied a week or more prior. After sanding, I scrubbed with a grey scotchbrite pad and water, no soap. I vacuumed the dust, wiped with a damp paper towel then a dry paper towel to remove remaining dust. I mixed small batches (no more then 5 pumps each) and mixed thoroughly in a cup. I poured the epoxy into a roller pan and rolled it on with a foam roller working in about 2' sections, tipping off with a foam brush. Once I had the entire surface coated I looked it all over to be sure everything was covered. I was working in an open garage on an 80F+ day.

On the deck I mixed a larger batch. I thought maybe I worked too slowly and the epoxy started to kick before I got everything covered. That's why I used several small batches on the hull.

I also wondered if it could be a contamination issue with the resin or hardener but I applied the last fill coat on the underside of the deck (after a lot of sanding) and didn't have the issue using the same procedures.

Has anyone else experience this or have any suggestions? I'd like to figure this out before I start putting fill coats on the exterior.

Thanks,
Aaron


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Epoxy: application problem *PIC*
Aaronpotter -- 6/14/2017, 12:27 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/14/2017, 1:22 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 6/14/2017, 1:43 pm
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 6/14/2017, 2:05 pm
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Aaron Potter -- 6/14/2017, 4:47 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 6/14/2017, 4:21 pm
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Aaron Potter -- 6/14/2017, 4:56 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/14/2017, 7:11 pm
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JayBabina -- 6/14/2017, 7:32 pm
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mick allen -- 6/14/2017, 11:26 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 6/15/2017, 1:20 am
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Aaronpotter -- 6/15/2017, 12:16 pm
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 6/20/2017, 9:38 am
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