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Re: Sanding and fiberglass
By:lee
Date: 3/1/2000, 10:04 pm
In Response To: Sanding and fiberglass (John Herr)

> All,

> Long time, no post. I sanded the chesy 18 to 150 grit.

> 1) Is that good enough for paint?

you might need a high build primer,or sand a little finer
> 2) Is that good enough for varnish?

yes
> 3) Will the cloth weave disappear like it did with the epoxy?

yes,unless you sanded into the cloth a lot.
> Thanks

> John

Messages In This Thread

Sanding and fiberglass
John Herr -- 3/1/2000, 7:55 pm
Re: Sanding and fiberglass
Jay Babina -- 3/2/2000, 7:42 am
Re: Sanding and fiberglass
lee -- 3/1/2000, 10:04 pm