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Re: Epoxy: Help! - Seam Tape not Vanishing
By:Jim Pace
Date: 9/11/2003, 6:51 pm

: So far I have had pretty good luck with glass and epoxy. Today was not a good
: day. The exterior seam tape is showing white flecks and the margin with
: the previously glassed deck is very noticeable. Unfortunately this is not
: noticeable until the 2nd fill coat of the seam.

: What went wrong? Should I remove the tape?

In my experience, it's very difficult to make a salved egde tape seam disappear. Cutting your own tape strips (bias cut with a roller-type fabric cutter) works well.

Jim

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Help! - Seam Tape not Vanishing *Pic*
Grant -- 9/11/2003, 2:55 pm
Re: Epoxy: Help! - Seam Tape not Vanishing
Jim Pace -- 9/11/2003, 6:51 pm
Impurities?
Grant -- 9/11/2003, 5:02 pm
Re: Epoxy: Help! - Seam Tape not Vanishing
STEVE POLLACK -- 9/11/2003, 4:28 pm
SIRINGES
Timothy Mulherin -- 9/12/2003, 8:21 am
Re: Epoxy: Help! - Seam Tape not Vanishing
Grant -- 9/11/2003, 4:44 pm