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Bryan Victhom

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 1:28 AM

Hello I'm rebuilding a table for the salon (saloon?) and decided to take the
epoxy route for the mirror effect (and resistance to scratches). As I get
close to the third, and probably fourth and fifth coat, I'd like to know
what kind of brush is better. Do I understand that some professional use
foam brush ?

Also a pro told me not to sand between coats, but only before the last one.
Somebody else told me to sand after each layer.

I feel like "2 pros, 3 opinions". So what is the best way to apply epoxy ?
And why is it that some people put marine varnish over epoxy ?

Thanks a lot

B

Hello I'm rebuilding a table for the salon (saloon?) and decided to take the epoxy route for the mirror effect (and resistance to scratches). As I get close to the third, and probably fourth and fifth coat, I'd like to know what kind of brush is better. Do I understand that some professional use foam brush ? Also a pro told me not to sand between coats, but only before the last one. Somebody else told me to sand after each layer. I feel like "2 pros, 3 opinions". So what is the best way to apply epoxy ? And why is it that some people put marine varnish over epoxy ? Thanks a lot B

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Paul Esterle

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 1:58 AM

Epoxy has very poor resistance to UV rays. People use a varnish with
high UV resistance to protect the epoxy. I usually apply three coats of
epoxy followed by three coats of varnish.

Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle)
Freelance Boating Writer
www.thevirtualboatyard.com
www.youtube.com/user/captnpauley
www.lulu.com/spotlight/pesterle

On 10/27/2011 9:28 PM, Bryan Victhom wrote:

And why is it that some people put marine varnish over epoxy ?

Thanks a lot

B

Epoxy has very poor resistance to UV rays. People use a varnish with high UV resistance to protect the epoxy. I usually apply three coats of epoxy followed by three coats of varnish. Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle) Freelance Boating Writer www.thevirtualboatyard.com www.youtube.com/user/captnpauley www.lulu.com/spotlight/pesterle On 10/27/2011 9:28 PM, Bryan Victhom wrote: > And why is it that some people put marine varnish over epoxy ? > > Thanks a lot > > B > >

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Alec McLocklin (amclockl)

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 4:03 PM

If it's an application that's inside of your boat I would use a
Polyester Resin which is used on bar tops. That will give you that
mirror look, and way cheaper than epoxy. No need to use polyurethane
over it.

Google Polyester Resin for all that's out there.

Alec

If it's an application that's inside of your boat I would use a Polyester Resin which is used on bar tops. That will give you that mirror look, and way cheaper than epoxy. No need to use polyurethane over it. Google Polyester Resin for all that's out there. Alec

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Ron Nelson

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 5:44 PM

One thing you need to be concerned about when applying multiple coats of epoxy is the blush some brands leave after setting up. West Systems is one brand that leaves a blush. The blush needs to be removed or the next coat may not stick properly. Blush is removed by washing it off with soap and water.

Ron
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Hello I'm rebuilding a table for the salon (saloon?) and decided to take the
epoxy route for the mirror effect (and resistance to scratches). As I get
close to the third, and probably fourth and fifth coat, I'd like to know
what kind of brush is better. Do I understand that some professional use
foam brush ?

Also a pro told me not to sand between coats, but only before the last one.
Somebody else told me to sand after each layer.

I feel like "2 pros, 3 opinions". So what is the best way to apply epoxy ?
And why is it that some people put marine varnish over epoxy ?

Thanks a lot

B

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One thing you need to be concerned about when applying multiple coats of epoxy is the blush some brands leave after setting up. West Systems is one brand that leaves a blush. The blush needs to be removed or the next coat may not stick properly. Blush is removed by washing it off with soap and water. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Bryan Victhom<mailto:bvcom@mac.com> To: Trawler World List<mailto:trawlers@lists.trawlering.com> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:28 PM Subject: T&T: Using epoxy as a varnish Hello I'm rebuilding a table for the salon (saloon?) and decided to take the epoxy route for the mirror effect (and resistance to scratches). As I get close to the third, and probably fourth and fifth coat, I'd like to know what kind of brush is better. Do I understand that some professional use foam brush ? Also a pro told me not to sand between coats, but only before the last one. Somebody else told me to sand after each layer. I feel like "2 pros, 3 opinions". So what is the best way to apply epoxy ? And why is it that some people put marine varnish over epoxy ? Thanks a lot B _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com<http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com> To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email address, etc) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com<http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com> Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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Frank Timpano

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 10:17 PM

I doubt UV is much of an issue for a saloon table.

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Epoxy has very poor resistance to UV rays. People use a varnish with
high UV resistance to protect the epoxy. I usually apply three coats of
epoxy followed by three coats of varnish.

Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle)

I doubt UV is much of an issue for a saloon table. -- Epoxy has very poor resistance to UV rays. People use a varnish with high UV resistance to protect the epoxy. I usually apply three coats of epoxy followed by three coats of varnish. Capt'n Pauley (Paul Esterle)