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Re: Using West System over RAKA - mistake?
By:Don Beale
Date: 8/11/2000, 4:59 pm
In Response To: Using West System over RAKA - mistake? (Lars Durban)

Make sure the RAKA is fully cured, and go over it good with a scotch-brite and warm water to remove the amine blush. The West will bond fine. If you ever scratch it hard enough to need to recoat, it may be hard to match the color.

: Well, due to poor planning and a tight wallet, I think I will be using some
: West System Epoxy to finish up my Guillemot Expedition. I need to do
: probably one or two fill coats on both the deck and Hull. I'm concerned
: about the bond between the two different resins.

: Anyone have any advice - like don't do it? Rough up the RAKA real well first?
: Should I try and soften it up with something like acetone before applying
: the West System?

: Any input appreciated, and thanks in advance.

: Lars

Messages In This Thread

Using West System over RAKA - mistake?
Lars Durban -- 8/11/2000, 1:39 pm
Re: used west sys over sys3 - no prob. NT
Erez -- 8/12/2000, 6:42 am
Used RAKA over West--no prob NT
Tom Kurth -- 8/11/2000, 9:17 pm
Re: Using West System over RAKA - mistake?
Ken Sarkozy -- 8/11/2000, 6:39 pm
Re: Using West System over RAKA - mistake?
Don Beale -- 8/11/2000, 4:59 pm
Re: Using West System over RAKA - mistake?
Ronnie Earhart -- 8/11/2000, 3:30 pm