Re: [bolger] 5200 compatibility

Why are you using 5200? If you sand the previously epoxied surfaces lightly,
you should get a good mechanical bond with epoxy. I'm not sure that 5200 has
any place in actual boat construction, other than a sealer for bolt holes and
the like. Clyde

Jim Chamberlin RCSIS wrote:

> Dear Group,
>
> Think I have a problem. Is 3M 5200 compatible with exoxy?? I decided to
> coat the bottom panel of my point skiff before cutting to size and
> gluing/nailing it in place. I also decided to epoxy coat surfaces of the
> chine logs and bulkhead bottom frames where they would join the bottom.
> Where the 5200 was exposed it softened to the point that it ran like wet
> paint. Has anyone had experience with these these two?
>
> I am planning to epoxy coat and apply a layer of 6oz fiberglass to the
> boat's exterior before painting.
>
> Any advice?
>
> Jim - stuck, in Antelope
>
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