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Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
By:James Nixon
Date: 5/24/2003, 5:52 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat? (Glen Smith)

: Hi James, that's one nice Night Heron. When I use West 105/207 I recoat when
: it no longer feels sticky. In my 70 degree basement that's about 4 to 6
: hours. I never wait more than 8 hours. Show us some more pics when
: finished. Glen

Thanks a million Glen...that's exactly what I wanted to hear. I've declined invitations and blew off a few people, as well as park the car in the garage and leave lights off so I could finally get a weekend undisturbed to put some serious time into this. It's already kayaking weather and I had planned to be finished by now, but you know how it goes. Sounds like you've done this before...so how many more hours would you expect are left (other than curing time)? Does the resin tend to contract?..meaning it will want to pull away from the forms when the outside is curing? I plan to leave it on the forms, but this would suggest a large bar clamp or perhaps some staples would help...has this ever been an issue with you? Anyone else with suggestions or ideas are welcomed and appreciated.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
James Nixon -- 5/24/2003, 4:01 pm
Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
srchr/gerald -- 5/24/2003, 9:59 pm
Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
Charles Leach -- 5/24/2003, 7:09 pm
Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
Glen Smith -- 5/24/2003, 5:29 pm
Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
James Nixon -- 5/24/2003, 5:52 pm
Re: Epoxy: when to apply second coat?
Glen Smith -- 5/24/2003, 6:29 pm