"Runs" A wee question ?

[Danny Turner]

When the inevitable "run" appears is it ok to leave it untill the final coat of epoxy has cured and you sand for the varnish coat. Will this take it away or will the "run" still show underneath, say for example if it occured in the first coat ( just to exagerate the problem).

This is something I wish to know for my next boat.It could save me a lot of time.I`ve spent a lot of time already on thosr little "dears" and thought it might be possible to leave the tidying up till the last coat.

Thank you for any advice and ideas.

Danny

[Holmes]

I find that removing them with a sharp carbide scraper while the epoxy is still 'green' to be the best protocol.

Holmes

[Glen Smith]

Holmes is right, get rid of them before applying more epoxy or you will just end up with thicker runs that will have to be scraped anyway and they will be harder to scrape. If you plan on removing them with the sander, you will most likely hit the cloth on either side of the runs before you have completely eliminated the runs.

[Danny Turner]

Thanks for the replys guys.

I`ve managed to eliminate runs by using the tip off method. But this has me anchored with the canoe for up to 2 hours after each coat application. I use this method for each coat.I just thought there might be a shortcut.

Oh well, it has to look good does`nt it.

Thanks again.

Danny

[Rick]

Danny, my next canoe will have epoxy laid on with rollers... I've become convinced that rollers apply a thinner and more uniform layer less prone to running and sagging. West makes them and maybe other brands could be used. Also much faster coverage than using a brush. Varnishing is another step that could go more smoothly with rollers, tipping out with a brush, although I haven't tried that yet.

[hoz]

Either purchaseyour rollers from you resin supplier or go to a regular paint store (Sherwin Williams, Porters, MAB) and ask for "epoxy or laquer" rollers. They are tight napped and made with better glue. Wash the new roller off in acetone and let dry before using to remove any loose nap that will leave fuzzies on your canoe.

You can use a cheaper roller but run the chance of it coming apart during your work and ruining the finish. You get what you pay for here.

[Rod Tait]

We have info on our web site on glassing and using rollers. Go to http://www.orcaboats.ca and click on the How To page and print out what is useful to you .

[Danny Turner]

Thank you, all of you. Everything you have said is of greatt practical use. And checking out your website now Rod.

Thanks again all of you.

Danny

[Jim Dodd]

Eliminate runs by applying successive coats while epoxy is still tacky!!!
The tackiness of your previous coat holds your resin in place, and prevents runs.
This will not harm the epoxy while it cures
I use rollers,they work great!
Jim