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Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
By:Bill VerSteeg
Date: 9/28/2011, 2:46 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no? (Douglas Lee)

: I would like the forum members opinion and input on this procedure.
: I am wondering if I am using the best technique of clean-up or
: is
: the tack cloth the way to go.

: Thank you. Douglas

Keep It Simple

I work in the semi-outside, under a porch. After sanding, I dust the boat off with a dry towel, wipe it down with a clean dry towel, then go over it with a damp towel to get the last of the dust. I then let it dry and apply the epoxy/glass/varnish. I figure that it gathers a certain amount of pollen/dust/bugs while it is in the open air waiting for the next coat, and spending time to get it 110% dust free would be time better spent on other details. Having said that, it does need to be well wipe off to get a good looking finish. Oh, and move inside if it is pollen season..........

bvs

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Douglas Lee -- 9/28/2011, 2:23 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Ian Cummins -- 9/28/2011, 2:45 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Bill VerSteeg -- 9/28/2011, 2:46 pm
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Glen Smith -- 9/28/2011, 3:04 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 9/28/2011, 3:18 pm
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Bob Beaullieu -- 9/28/2011, 3:22 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 9/29/2011, 1:51 am
Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Douglas Lee -- 9/28/2011, 4:05 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Eric M. -- 9/28/2011, 7:19 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Douglas Lee -- 9/29/2011, 3:23 am
Re: Epoxy: Tack cloth - yes/no?
Al Edie -- 9/29/2011, 1:33 pm