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Strip: Seal coat
By:Jack Hawkins
Date: 12/16/2012, 10:02 am

This question has been asked and answered numerous times, but I need to ask for my own peace of mind, as this is my first time fiberglassing. If I put on a seal coat one day with the intent to fiberglass the next, if the seal coat is no longer tacky, do I need to sand?
According to the manufacturer there is a seven day period to fully cure. I'm using Entropy Super SAP CLR low viscosity with a slow hardner. My concern is, if I sand and the epoxy is still soft (not tacky) it may leave a glaze on the finish from the imbeded sawdust. Thanks, again, for the help and feedback.
As an aside, has anyone used a wood sealer instead of epoxy as a seal coat?
Jack Hawkins

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Strip: Seal coat
Jack Hawkins -- 12/16/2012, 10:02 am
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robert l -- 12/16/2012, 11:07 am
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 12/16/2012, 11:43 am
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Etienne Muller -- 12/16/2012, 5:29 pm
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Jay Babina -- 12/17/2012, 8:53 am
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/17/2012, 10:22 am
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/17/2012, 12:11 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/17/2012, 12:46 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/17/2012, 3:17 pm
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/18/2012, 9:13 am