Re: Damn the Fisheyes

Posted by Steve Miller on Jun 29, 2004

I think an hour to dry is not long enough for a water wash. I give it overnight minimum. Also no laquer thinner anywhere near one of my boats.

Laquer thinner, as Kurt said, can have other stuff in it - especially if it comes from recycled solvents.

No tack cloths either. Clean rags or even better old cotton diapers. No fabric softener in the wash or dryer to be sure. A shop vac with brush attached and then a clean rag wipe if I am dry sanding. If wet sanding then a good rinse and dry is all I need. I will wipe down with a clean rag or diaper right before coating.

My theory is that solvents cause finish problems. I won't even use alchohol any more.

In Response to: Re: Damn the Fisheyes by Kurt Maurer on Jun 29, 2004

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• Solvents to use? by David Hopkinson on Jun 29, 2004
  • Re: Solvents to use? by Kurt Maurer on Jun 29, 2004