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Re: Epoxy: Question on 2nd coat application
By:Brad Shook
Date: 7/1/2008, 1:10 pm

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
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tfurey7 -- 7/2/2008, 6:37 am
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Etienne Muller -- 7/2/2008, 6:41 am
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Steve Nieman -- 7/3/2008, 8:09 am
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Etienne Muller -- 7/3/2008, 9:30 am
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Randy Ricchi -- 7/1/2008, 11:05 pm
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Brad Shook -- 7/1/2008, 1:10 pm