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Strip: Finish steps
By:Phil
Date: 12/14/2014, 10:12 am

I've finally completed getting the deck and hull together and finished the inner/outer seaming. I had some issues with the fill coats coming out smoothly primarily because of using slow curing system 3, I'm convinced. I probably didn't scrape enough epoxy off during the coats and had issues with runs and general mottled looking finish. I'm not really that concerned about it now since I can smooth things out during final finishing. I have a few questions about generating a smooth finish. Since I can't do a complete coat, top and bottom, should I use painters tape to purposely define a stopping point just below the seam? Should I use the fast curing resin at this point, I assume this is a yes? Should I apply the final coats with a brush or roller? Since it is December, 50F in California, is it okay to do the final finishing at this temperature?

Thanks as always for the help.

Phil

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Finish steps
Phil -- 12/14/2014, 10:12 am
Re: Strip: Finish steps
george jung -- 12/14/2014, 10:37 am
Re: Strip: Finish steps
Paul Davies. -- 12/14/2014, 1:26 pm