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Re: Cloudy Look
By:Ken
Date: 2/18/1999, 11:36 am
In Response To: Cloudy Look (Wayne Bergman)

> I have been working on the deck of my Panache for so long now that I
> havn't really given the Hull more than a passing glance. As I was wetting
> out the seam tape at the sheer line I was supprised to see how cloudy
> looking the Hull is compared to the deck. I tried wiping with acetone
> thinking that might help but no luck.I have used WEST SYSTEM 105 and a
> combination of 205 + 206 hardner.The 205 was what I used for the hull with
> 206 for some of the top coats on the hull and 206 only for all of the
> deck. I'm wondering why the diference in appearence and hoping the varnish
> treatment later will bring them closer in appearence to each other. I'm
> also having a bit of a problem finding the varnish so the nect step I cant
> believe that the place were i have bought my west system resin say they
> dont have the varnish thats compatable for the west system epoxies and
> figured I would need a 2 part varnish. And a different supplier sold me a
> varnish a couple months ago that i tested on a scrap piece that didn't dry
> and gummed up p when sanded which i had to ask for my money back.Why Is
> this such a mystery?Any ideas on the above or sugestions on a choice for
> varnish would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Messages In This Thread

Cloudy Look
Wayne Bergman -- 2/17/1999, 10:26 pm
Re: Cloudy Look
Nick Schade -- 2/18/1999, 12:04 pm
Re: Cloudy Look
Ross Leidy -- 2/18/1999, 12:02 pm
Re: Cloudy Look
Ken -- 2/18/1999, 11:43 am
Re: Cloudy Look
Ken -- 2/18/1999, 11:36 am
Re: Cloudy Look
Shawn Baker -- 2/18/1999, 9:46 am