> I have the first fill coat on a strip boat, and I am getting some amine
> blush. It is not cleaning up with soap and water, even after scrubbing
> vigerously with a scotch brite. I tried some liquid hand soap with hot
> water and some pine sol.

> With the weave still exposed in several parts of the boat I am hesitant to
> sand the blush off. Any soulutions from you folks? I was wondering if a
> solvent would cut through the blush. I have a can of the West System
> solvent. Would that cut into the epoxy too much? The epoxy was just spread
> on last night, so the blush may be worse tomorrow. I was really hoping to
> get the last fill coat on tonight. Thanks for the help. I'm going to go
> get a bad night's sleep. Pete

With System Three epoxy you can apply over the "blush" as long as it it between 12 and 72 hours after the previous coat. They say in their literature that it assists in the bonding during that time frame. After the 72 hours is up sanding is required to apply additional coats. This said you do not want to sand into your glass, as this will weaken the boat. Check the literature from the epoxy manufacturer!

Mike