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Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 3/21/2010, 10:48 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets? (vk1nf)

: Another possible reason would be the presence of amine blush, a
: waxy substance that can form on the surface of cured epoxy.

True, but sanding is the worst way to remove blush, as you will sand it INTO the surface. Chemical cleaning should always be done BEFORE sanding for this reason.

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Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Mark Sheeres -- 3/20/2010, 6:06 pm
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Johne -- 3/22/2010, 12:22 pm
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Bill Hamm -- 3/23/2010, 1:46 am
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Mark Sheeres -- 3/22/2010, 6:32 pm
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
dave g -- 3/20/2010, 11:46 pm
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
dave g -- 3/21/2010, 12:54 am
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
vk1nf -- 3/20/2010, 11:01 pm
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Brian Nystrom -- 3/21/2010, 10:48 am
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Charlie -- 3/20/2010, 7:30 pm
Re: Epoxy: Why do I have to sand the fillets?
Kurt Maurer -- 3/20/2010, 8:48 pm