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Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
By:Etienne Muller
Date: 12/20/2011, 5:58 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat (Bill Hamm)

: I'd agree it's probably blush, neither sanding nor the alcohol will
: remove the blush, needs to be washed with soap and water to
: remove it.

: Bill H.

Maas slow shouldn't be blushing. I think 72 hours is too long. Are you letting the previous coat cure too long before overcoating perhaps? Liquid on very dry is maybe causing a meniscus? Any slight contaminant or even bit of dust can cause the surface tension to relax in a tiny area if the layer below is very smooth and hard. Try to evenly cover a sheet of glass with a film of water.

Working in a heated space with a mask on. Is it possible you are dropping the occasional drop of perspiration on the paddle or boat? This dries and leaves oil or salt behind.

Et

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/19/2011, 9:29 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Rod Tait (Orca Boats) -- 12/19/2011, 11:41 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/20/2011, 1:07 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Etienne Muller -- 12/20/2011, 5:58 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/20/2011, 8:09 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Jay Babina -- 12/20/2011, 9:54 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2011, 2:02 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Rod Tait (Orca Boats) -- 12/20/2011, 11:30 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2011, 2:04 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 12/20/2011, 8:12 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/20/2011, 9:38 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Mike Bielski -- 12/20/2011, 12:59 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Dave Houser -- 12/20/2011, 3:43 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Douglas Lee -- 12/21/2011, 1:43 pm
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Bill Hamm -- 12/21/2011, 2:05 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Etienne Muller -- 12/21/2011, 4:55 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Mike Bielski -- 12/21/2011, 11:44 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy on later coat
Mike Savage -- 12/21/2011, 8:46 am
Re: Epoxy: retreating epoxy - thanks guys
Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 12/21/2011, 5:54 pm