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Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Zack Schmelter
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Date: April 16, 2020 11:47AM
So I accidentally dragged the epoxy and tried to fix it but made it worse. Is there any fixing it, can I cut it off a bit with a razor blade and re-coat it if so can I leave a hard edge from the razor blade or do I sand it down then re coat. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/16/2020 02:00PM by Zack Schmelter. Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Mark Talmo
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Date: April 16, 2020 12:28PM
Zach,
Please explain “dragged” further IE what you did and what the end result looked like. Mark Talmo FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE. Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Zack Schmelter
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Date: April 16, 2020 01:15PM
What I mean is it was starting to set up and went back to fix something and each stroke I made pretty much stayed in place even after applying heat and I ended up making it a lot worse than had I just left it to set up and then add another layer over top. Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Donald R Campbell
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Date: April 16, 2020 02:21PM
Just let it set up and then sand it with 200 grit and go down to 400 grit, then re-coat. Don Campbell don@sensorfishingrods.com Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Phil Erickson
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Date: April 16, 2020 02:58PM
Be very careful in sanding so as to not get into the thread !! Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: April 16, 2020 03:37PM
I hope this is not repetition-looks like my post didn't take.
You have just experienced the "Dry Wall Principal" which states: "There comes a point in every project at which everything you do thereafter only makes it worse." The challenge is to recognize it in time to stop. Use a sanding block to help prevent getting int the thread, then clean well. Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
roger wilson
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Date: April 16, 2020 04:19PM
Zack,
A simple rule for epoxy finish on rod blanks is to never touch the blank with the brush or application tool. Rather, let the epoxy flow off the end of the application tool as the blank is turning and the turning rod will pull off the necessary epoxy. Let it flow out and move on. Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Todd Andrizzi
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Date: April 16, 2020 06:22PM
I have always used brushers...the brushes from flex coat. What is and application tool? I need to learn that. What I did learn long ago is "just walk away". I don't think any body is perfect. If I see I am getting into a little bit of a mess...I walk away and let it dray and apply another coat to straighten things out. Re: Fixing epoxy
Posted by:
Michael Danek
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Date: April 17, 2020 07:42AM
An application tool is anything you use to apply epoxy, most commonly a brush or small spatula of some sort. I have never gotten good at using a spatula and prefer soft, small, square ended brushes. And yes, they do touch the work. This is a good example of builders having different processes, but they do it their way because they've made it work for them. There is a good article on epoxy in the library above. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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