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Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
By:JohnK
Date: 5/10/2011, 6:25 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Discoloration (Bryan Ledahl)

: I am currently building a Pygmy Osprey Std. I just did the seal
: coat of epoxy on the deck and im noticing that anywhere that
: didnt get sanded is showing up darker than the rest. This is
: giving it a sort of blotchy appearance. Im wondering if over
: time, all the wood will darken and eventually blend in or if i
: should re-sand everything. By the way, its been about 12 hours
: since i did the seal coat. Im getting ready to glass it, so a
: quick reply would be much appreciated. Thanks

Hi Bryan,
Didn't get sanded? Did you not sand the whole boat? I find that hard to understand.
Could the difference be between areas that were sanded and areas that were burnished by blunt sandpaper instead?
Else it simply is a question of wood in one area being more absorbent than in an other area.
If that is the case the next coat of epoxy may even things out.
JohnK

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Discoloration
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/10/2011, 2:44 pm
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
Fred Gasper -- 5/10/2011, 4:38 pm
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/10/2011, 5:06 pm
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
Fred Gasper -- 5/11/2011, 10:00 am
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
JohnK -- 5/10/2011, 6:25 pm
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration *PIC*
Kurt Maurer -- 5/10/2011, 6:50 pm
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
Bryan Ledahl -- 5/10/2011, 6:52 pm
Re: Epoxy: Discoloration
Eric -- 5/11/2011, 2:02 pm