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Re: Epoxy
By:Mark Kanzler
Date: 10/16/1998, 1:35 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy (Mike Scarborough)

I tried a foam roller, and the bubbles were horrendous. Spraying would probably work best, but the epoxy I'm using has a tendency to run easily. I don't have enough spraying experience to work with this material (it'd be really touchy, runs at every opportunity).

Brush leaves mild streaking, I'm going to try a thinner and softer brush (nylon though) tomorrow. The chinese bristle brushes that we have been using are too thick and stiff.

I haven't tried warming w/ heat gun to explode bubbles yet.

> On the merits of roller vs. brush: A roller is good for getting an even
> coating, but it tends to apply a thin coating. A brush is better for
> applying a thick coating but takes more expertise to get an even coating.
> I've had good success applying epoxy with a roller and tipping out with a
> foam brush to pop bubbles.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy
Mark Kanzler -- 10/14/1998, 3:17 pm
Re: Epoxy
Mike Scarborough -- 10/16/1998, 9:10 am
Re: Epoxy
Mark Kanzler -- 10/16/1998, 1:35 pm
Re: Epoxy
Nick Schade -- 10/16/1998, 6:04 pm
Re: Epoxy
L.C. -- 10/16/1998, 8:27 pm
Re: Epoxy
Capt Patrick McCrary -- 10/15/1998, 8:26 am
Re: Epoxy
Mark Kanzler -- 10/15/1998, 11:56 am
Re: Epoxy
Capt Patrick McCrary -- 10/16/1998, 12:44 am