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Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 9/19/2003, 6:41 am
In Response To: Strip: sand smooth now or later (David Humphries)

: Dear folks, have just finished the 1st fill coat on my little boat and am
: aware that where I have an edge on the glass, for instance a second layer
: in the lay up (smaller pieces on the outside as per Nick's book)or where
: one of the glass threads has pulled away from the edge a bit there is a
: definite bump. Should I consider sanding that smooth now (being careful of
: the structural glass) or wait until after the final fill coat.
: thanks
: David in Tasmania

Hi, David

I've had that problem before. I sanded it off using care not to disturb the rest of hte glass. Using a dremmel with a pointed grinding bit is especially good for delicate touchups like this. if you leave the bump it will grow and be more of a task to clean up later on.

Robert N Pruden

Messages In This Thread

Strip: sand smooth now or later
David Humphries -- 9/18/2003, 9:09 pm
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
John K -- 9/19/2003, 6:22 pm
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
David Humphries -- 9/19/2003, 8:19 pm
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
Ron Deane -- 9/20/2003, 2:58 am
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
Mike Scarborough -- 9/19/2003, 8:54 am
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
Ron Deane -- 9/19/2003, 8:00 am
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
Robert N Pruden -- 9/19/2003, 6:41 am
I'm assuming, of course, that you let the epoxy...
Robert N Pruden -- 9/19/2003, 6:45 am
I've also used a razorblade to cut it off *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 9/19/2003, 6:42 am
Consider scraping, not sanding. less mess/time
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/18/2003, 10:32 pm
Re: Strip: sand smooth now or later
srchr/gerald -- 9/18/2003, 10:16 pm