Re: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application
In Response To: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application *Pic* (tfurey7)
Tim,
Apply the filler coats as soon as the last coat is cured to the non-tack stage. Usually you want to put all fill coats on within 72 hours for the best chemical bond. If you wait longer than that, sand with 120 to get a good mechanical bond.
Brad
: Yesterday I laid out the fiberglass cloth and applied the first coat of
: epoxy. I am using U.S. Composite's 635 thin epoxy with the slow hardener.
: The drying time says 24 - 28 hours. My question is can I apply the second
: coat without sanding as long as I am doing it within the drying time
: stated?
: Thanks, Tim F.
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tfurey7 -- 7/1/2008, 1:00 pm- Re: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application
tfurey7 -- 7/2/2008, 6:37 am- Re: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application
Etienne Muller -- 7/2/2008, 6:41 am- Re: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application
Steve Nieman -- 7/3/2008, 8:09 am- Re: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application
Etienne Muller -- 7/3/2008, 9:30 am
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