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Re: Strip: Varnish
By:Mike Bielski
Date: 5/8/2009, 7:44 am
In Response To: Strip: Varnish (David Hawkins)

: Do you have to let epoxy dry before applying the varnish? Or can I varnish it
: as soon as I get it joined and sanded. If it does have to dry, then how
: long does it need to?

: Thanks

According to the tech reps at West Systems, they say 3 days at 70 degrees. Shorter if it's warmer, longer if it's colder. If you used a different brand of epoxy it might be different, so you might want to contact the reps for your brand if you're really pressed for time. (Who isn't?)

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Messages In This Thread

Strip: Varnish
David Hawkins -- 5/7/2009, 11:12 pm
Re: Strip: Varnish
Etienne Muller -- 5/9/2009, 5:33 pm
Re: Strip: Varnish & Telegraphing
Dave Houser -- 5/8/2009, 4:17 pm
Re: Strip: Varnish
Mike Bielski -- 5/8/2009, 7:44 am
Re: Strip: Varnish
Brian Nystrom -- 5/8/2009, 6:41 am