gentlemen,
i know many of you will think me foolish to ask this question, but, i'm very new at this & don't want to ruin a rod.

i put new thread & epoxy on a rod i was modifying - an area bout 3 inches long.
the epoxy just did not level out as i wanted, so, i "touched up" a few spots & now, it really looks bad.
question - can i sand the epoxy to a level state & then apply new coat of epoxy? ...or, will sanding always show up under new coat of epoxy?

i told you i was new at this! LOL Wheeeeeeeeeeeee

Sure you can. Just be carefull you don't sand into the thread. With a new coat of finish, you'll never know it was sanded.

Mick's right on. The thing that you want to look at, since you're new at this, is why the finish did what it did. What is your application procedure? what brand finish? When you "touched uo" was it after the original coat dried( a no-no, you need to completely recoat) You can't level by adding more. All finish is self leveling so a lumpy or wavy finish is caused by the application, not the finish. Tell us how you do it and we can figure it out. There is a "must have" article in the last issue of Rodmaker that gives great, clear and simple way to get a great finish.

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

Also,

When you do sand, use something like a popsicle stick (sanding block of any kind) under the sand paper creating a FLAT surface, this will level out imperfections and get you back to a smooth STRAIGHT wrap to recoat.

DR

You may have put to much on to begin with. This can cause waves or high spots. two thinner coats should give you better results

hey guy,
DOUBLE thanks,
you answered my question, but, also, helped me see why it WAS unlevel. ... i put tooooo much epoxy to begin with....wanted it to look "deep" ....from now on, i'll know to use multiple coatings.

and, i love the "popsicle stick" idea ...to make sure it IS level.
again, thanks

ronnie

Be sure to wear a mask/respirator of some sort to prevent the inhalation of the toxic epoxy dust.
Good luck!