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Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy *LINK*
By:Michael Storer
Date: 12/14/2007, 5:45 pm
In Response To: Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy (Reg Lake)

Howdy,

It depends on the problem you are trying to resolve.

If it is just easy sanding you can add Q-cels or other sanding filler to the epoxy to make a very thin soup. You want to increase the thickness slightly so it doesn't run too badly and it will sand a lot better even with a relativy small amount of Q-cels or other lightweight filling powder.

If applying it to a wet layup don't get tooooo keen on squeegeeing it - you might force it through the glass where it will reduce the bond strength and maybe make some bulges.

It can help to get the weave full in one hit, but sometimes it does add to the sanding.

Michael Storer

: You might start with this list to find the qualities you are looking for.

: http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/siteMap.do ?
: action=map2&catId=528

: Maybe the Evercoat glazing putty. Our local wizard uses this on kayak plugs,
: etc..
: Polyester and vinylester do not bond well to epoxy if that is what you have.
: You may have to use an epoxy base filler.

: Best,

: Reg

Messages In This Thread

Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Gennie -- 12/12/2007, 10:50 am
Use thickened paint
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/13/2007, 5:42 pm
Dangerous Fillers
TOM RAYMOND -- 12/15/2007, 12:17 pm
Re: Dangerous Fillers
Gennie -- 12/18/2007, 9:32 am
Re: Use thickened paint
Mike Scarborough -- 12/14/2007, 9:18 am
Re: Use thickened paint
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/16/2007, 5:01 pm
Filler that is epoxy
Jay Babna -- 12/13/2007, 3:56 pm
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Bill Hamm -- 12/13/2007, 1:51 am
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Bill Hamm -- 12/13/2007, 1:48 am
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Bill Hamm -- 12/13/2007, 1:43 am
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Acors -- 12/12/2007, 4:28 pm
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 12/12/2007, 3:33 pm
Maybe Not A Good Idea...
Vk1NF -- 12/12/2007, 1:52 pm
Re: Maybe Not A Good Idea...
Gennie -- 12/12/2007, 1:58 pm
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Mike Savage -- 12/12/2007, 1:19 pm
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy
Reg Lake -- 12/12/2007, 11:28 am
Re: Material: Filler that is NOT epoxy *LINK*
Michael Storer -- 12/14/2007, 5:45 pm
corrected link
Reg Lake -- 12/12/2007, 11:32 am