> Just finished the inside of my boat - one layer of glass with one coat of
> epoxy. I am planning to leave the weave unfilled to create a non-skid
> effect.

> Question: In the past I have always roughed up the epoxy with sandpaper
> before varnishing. Is this necessary? The epoxy is fairly rough due to the
> weave of the glass - and the sanding tends to be very superficial, hitting
> only the high spots. Can I get away without sanding the epoxy first?

> Thanks. Being on the inside and not subject to UV I would tend not to varnish especially if you desire a non-skid surface. In the event you do choose to varnish, I have had luck with a light sand with 000 steel wool and a wash with an amonium cleaner to remove any blush. Good Luck