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Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
By:Wayne One (wwfloyd)
Date: 12/20/2011, 8:09 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat (Etienne Muller)

Yeah, guys, I figured it wasn't blush because it is Maas, and, if it did blush, wouldn't it be all over, rather than a spot?

It was less than 1 day, and sanded (because I had some thicker areas where I was about to glass; then extended epoxy beyond the glass).

2 ideas, as I've been thinking. What if the epoxy ratios were off, slightly? Or, maybe it's my re-used cotton rags. They've been washed, but could be leaching out some old contaminant?

: Maas slow shouldn't be blushing. I think 72 hours is too long. Are
: you letting the previous coat cure too long before overcoating
: perhaps? Liquid on very dry is maybe causing a meniscus? Any
: slight contaminant or even bit of dust can cause the surface
: tension to relax in a tiny area if the layer below is very
: smooth and hard. Try to evenly cover a sheet of glass with a
: film of water.

: Working in a heated space with a mask on. Is it possible you are
: dropping the occasional drop of perspiration on the paddle or
: boat? This dries and leaves oil or salt behind.

: Et

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/19/2011, 9:29 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Rod Tait (Orca Boats) -- 12/19/2011, 11:41 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/20/2011, 1:07 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Etienne Muller -- 12/20/2011, 5:58 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/20/2011, 8:09 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Jay Babina -- 12/20/2011, 9:54 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2011, 2:02 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Rod Tait (Orca Boats) -- 12/20/2011, 11:30 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2011, 2:04 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 12/20/2011, 8:12 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/20/2011, 9:38 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Mike Bielski -- 12/20/2011, 12:59 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Dave Houser -- 12/20/2011, 3:43 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Douglas Lee -- 12/21/2011, 1:43 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2011, 2:05 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Etienne Muller -- 12/21/2011, 4:55 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Mike Bielski -- 12/21/2011, 11:44 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Mike Savage -- 12/21/2011, 8:46 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy - thanks guys
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/21/2011, 5:54 pm