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MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-05-2003, 08:16 AM

When we do bedwood we sand it with 120 grit paper then soak it in alcohol to remove the moisture then we put a 50% diluted acetone and WEST SYSTEMS marine epoxy mixture on first (for some tooth into the wood) next is another coat at 25% with acetone, then the build coats begin sanding with 400 between coats. Using this method and WEST SYSTEMS will get you at least 10 years if you take care of it without having to recoat. It's expensive but it only cost a few dollars more to go first class.

08-05-2003, 08:16 AM	#6
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	When we do bedwood we sand it with 120 grit paper then soak it in alcohol to remove the moisture then we put a 50% diluted acetone and WEST SYSTEMS marine epoxy mixture on first (for some tooth into the wood) next is another coat at 25% with acetone, then the build coats begin sanding with 400 between coats. Using this method and WEST SYSTEMS will get you at least 10 years if you take care of it without having to recoat. It's expensive but it only cost a few dollars more to go first class. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.