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Epoxy pour outline visible after glassing
I know exactly what happened, and I'm bummed out about it, but it's too late to do anything about. What I'd like to know is, how can I prevent this next time? Any advice?
This is my second cedar strip project. The first was a SUP. This one is a Petrel. I did not have this issue on my SUP. On both projects, I've used cedar from Home Depot (I know, don't judge), Raka 127/350 non-blush epoxy, and 6oz glass also from Raka. Both projects were built in my climate controlled, basement workshop, so practically identical conditions. As far as I can remember, tools and prep were identical as well.
I laid out my fiberglass, brushed out the wrinkles, got my stuff ready, mixed my epoxy, took a deep breath, poured it on, and spread it out with a rubber Bondo scraper. Where I poured the epoxy on and it formed a puddle, I could see a faint outline of the initial puddle remaining as I proceeded with the work. It's become less noticeable over time, but at certain angles and lighting conditions, I can still see it. It passes the 10 foot rule, but it's still a little infuriating.
Since then, I've mostly finished the job. I'm down to glassing the stems and final sanding. Attached is a picture of the hatch cut out and sitting on my work bench where you can see the outline.
Also attached is a screenshot of Nick Schade's video from here: https://guillemot-kayaks.com/petrel/fiberglassing-petrel-deck-and-hull. At the 1:50 mark, you can see the puddle he pours on the deck. The outline of that shape (marked in red) is what I'm still seeing.
3 replies:
RE: Epoxy pour outline visible after glassing
Thanks for the reply, ggray!
Looks like my pictures in the original post didn't work, so I'll try again here. Sorry about that.
RE: Epoxy pour outline visible after glassing
The reason that the pictures aren't displaying is because the google server returns an error 403 - the client does not have permission to retrieve the files. Since they're on a google cloud storage drive, you probably have to set the permissions such that anyone anywhere is allowed to see them.
Laszlo
RE: Epoxy pour outline visible after glassing
» Submitted by ggray - Mon, 12/4/23 » 11:15 PM
Grrrr! I have to look at my having done this on my last (second) build. Kills me every time I look at it. Disguised it the best I could....
Had poured and spread on the first build, a MC16.5 with no ill effect. But I used a spreader and being a smaller boat, I guess I worked quickly enough.
Secoud build and now using a foam roller, I was at one point in a hurry (or maybe my pan was too dirty to use), I poured the epoxy weaving back and forth, and spread with the roller. I could see the imprint where I pour/spread the epoxy before using the roller. I kept rolling with more epoxy, and thought/hoped that it would disappear when cured, but it didn't.
Henceforth, I never again oured the epoxy directly to the surface .