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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Buggs on August 16, 2022, 08:08:56 AM

Title: Epoxy bow Finish
Post by: Buggs on August 16, 2022, 08:08:56 AM

I'm wondering if anyone who uses epoxy as a finish has ever had any problems with blushing?
I experienced it for the first time recently. Pretty sure it was because the humidity was high. It was not a big problem, it rubbed off with a little warm soapy water, but it was a surprise!

Title: Re: Epoxy bow Finish
Post by: Richard Korte on August 23, 2022, 10:23:04 AM

Depends on the epoxy. Some blush normally and it has to be removed. I use MAS epoxy which does not blush. (20 years of wooden boat building)

Title: Re: Epoxy bow Finish
Post by: Mad Max on August 23, 2022, 11:31:06 AM

Quote from: Richard Korte on August 23, 2022, 10:23:04 AM

Depends on the epoxy. Some blush normally and it has to be removed. I use MAS epoxy which does not blush. (20 years of wooden boat building)

Well there you go, exterior and no blushing and I guessing it holds up really well. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Epoxy bow Finish
Post by: Buggs on August 23, 2022, 12:03:56 PM

This was MAX epoxy that I decided to use for a surface coat. First time using it and first time getting curing blush with any epoxy. It was not a problem, I had heard about it for years and knew exactly what was happening. I did let the coating cure for 3 days before I sprayed it. Seemed like the safe thing to do.