What are the production guys using to seal epoxy boards with a sanded finish?
I was using mop and glo on my poly boards but now am doing epoxies, and the mop and glo doesnt seem to work as well?it looks good when I apply it, but then when it drys the weave re appears, where on the poly boards, it stays sealed, when the mop and glo drys.
I don’t want the weight (and the wait of the epoxy drying) of a sealer coat, but always have some weave exposed, especially around the rails when i’m done sanding that needs sealing.
I am not a production guy but I learned from a recent thread on here that production guys are using Behr [img_assist|nid=1063995|title=Sealer|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=218|height=288]Premium Low Lustre Sealer from Home Depot. I have used it on a few epoxy boards so far and it works pretty well sealing/hiding weave. I am still experimenting with the best application technique (staining pad, sponge, microfiber, rag, etc.). When you put it on thin, it dries in a matter of minutes, so you have to make sure it’s nice and flat. I am also still working on figuring out the best way to buff it out when it dries. Guys say scotch brite (gray super fine) but I have found that I have to use more muscle/grit to really smooth out any bumps (320).
I would be happy to hear any tips on the application finish from guys who have mastered this process.
when using the behr sealer i would have a nice rag in a tub of water at all times so the rag would not get hard and crusty when i was not using it, i would have the sealer in a squirt bottle and apply a few squirts to one side of the board then ring out my rag and rub the board down length wise and being sure to wrap the rails with the rag cause if you forget and end up with drips it is a pain in the but to get them back down. once one side is dry then flip and do the other side, now lots of time there will be little zits on the board that are kinda poky so i would use a piece of used 320 and hand rub them down then buff the board with the scotch bright pad then done, you also want to get as much dust off the board before you spray it down with the sealer and it works good with poly or epoxy
When I do repairs and the edge of the patch shows, I take a paper towel and spray some acrylic on it, then rub it into the weave. Wipe away any wetness, and repeat as needed. I think the same might work for sand-throughs.