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Re: Strip: Help! Need quick advice on epoxy fill c
By:Dave Gentry
Date: 1/8/2011, 3:16 pm

: Well; I've just wet out the glass on my hull, and am very happy
: with the results. Here's my problem though... I had bought some
: West foam rollers for the fill coats, and when I went to get
: them I learned that my wife used them to paint the bathroom!!!!
: Yikes; I have no idea how to apply fill coats now which should
: start in 4-6 hours. Has anyone had any sucess with regular paint
: rollers? Foam or nap? I'm assuming my best bet here is to buy
: the best quality low nap rollers I can and try those? Any help
: would sure be appreciated.

: Thanks,
: TO
You can get foam rollers at most places, and they will work fine (so too will a plastic scraper). You can cut down 9" rollers to fit your 3" roller.
I would not use regular fabric paint rollers, even low nap ones, as they can - and often do - shed lint . . . .

Good luck!

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Help! Need quick advice on epoxy fill coat
Todd O -- 1/8/2011, 2:53 pm
Re: Strip: Help! Need quick advice on epoxy fill c
Dave Gentry -- 1/8/2011, 3:16 pm
And, check this out . . . .
Dave Gentry -- 1/8/2011, 3:18 pm
Re: Strip: Help! Need quick advice on epoxy fill c
Ian Cummins -- 1/8/2011, 3:31 pm
Re: Strip: Help! Need quick advice on epoxy fill c
Al Edie -- 1/8/2011, 6:04 pm
Use a home made squeegee for fill coat
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/8/2011, 6:10 pm
Re: Use a home made squeegee for fill coat
Kurt Maurer -- 1/9/2011, 7:07 pm