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by Captain James R. Watson Above: For wet sanding epoxy, a typical grit sequence for smoothing an already flat surface would be 80 or 100 grit, then 150 or 180 grit, and finally 220 grit. Wet sanding with waterproof sandpaper is often the best approach to sanding cured epoxy. Wet sanding epoxy emoves any amine blush […]
By Don Gutzmer – GBI Technical Advisor Investigating the Damage As with any repair, determining the extent of the damage is paramount. One must embody a marine surveyor’s mindset to determine the underlying issue, then devise an effective repair that will also prevent the problem from returning. The first step I took was to “sound” […]
By Terry Monville—GBI Technical Advisor My friend Chris bought a 33′ fiberglass sailboat, a Cal 33, to use as his family cruiser. Because it was an older boat, he knew he had a few projects ahead—including drying out the wet rudder. Here in Michigan, we haul our boats out of the water for the winter […]
At Epoxyworks, much focus is placed on explaining how to use epoxy with wood and plastics. However, epoxy can also bond effectively to metals—provided the metal surface is properly prepared. Can Epoxy Be Used with Metals? Epoxy can indeed be used with metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, but proper surface preparation is essential […]
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