: Just did an initial coat of epoxy before glassing the deck.
: I tried to eliminate any and all drips or runs but a few developed anyway.
: Also, there are a few blotchey areas indicating the wood did not get its fill
: of epoxy, at least that's what I think it indicates = my first attempt at
: this.

: Question: Should I sand out any drip or run lines before adding the glass
: cloth or will they fill in on their own when I add and fill the glass
: cloth? If I sand should I add more epoxy to fill in the sanding and feed
: the still hungry/starved wood or will the epoxy fill all that in when I
: fill the glass cloth with epoxy?

: While I am on the subject of fiberglass do you feel the cost of S cloth at
: over $11 per square yard to worth the added strength and flexibility for a
: touring sea kayak over the cost of E cloth at $4.50 a yard?

: Hey, thanks for your help - I really apprecite your input.

: Joe Voutour

Hi Joe;
Yes, you should get rid of the runs and drips, but use a scraper or surform to knock them down, then a light sand and you are ready to wet out the cloth.

You could do a 2nd seal coat but I wouldn't bother. During the wet out ,the blotchy areas will soak up more resin.

I have not used S-cloth so can't answer that for you. Others on the BB have used it I think so you'll probably get good advice on that point. My thought on the S-glass is ,If you want to try it it's only money!

Best of luck with your building Terry