How to apply epoxy to wood boat. Fix and clamp plug insert the plug into the cavity. Applying one or more thin coats of epoxy to seal the a surface or prepare the surface for varnish or reinforcing layers like fiberglass or carbon fiber bonding. Above the waterline dwight applies solid mahogany planking to the inner skin substrate laminated on with epoxy.
Try to create as even of a layer of epoxy as possible making sure the whole piece of wood is coated. Make sure that you apply enough of the thickened compound to fill any gaps. Dwight does not use epoxy as a surface coat as a substitute for varnish.
Apply epoxy filler mix using a mixing stick apply the epoxy to the cavitys surfaces. Simply follow the instructions to apply peel ply ensure that the peel ply is thoroughly wetted out let your epoxy cure and then remove the peel ply once cured and before applying the next coating the blush will have formed on the peel ply not on the epoxy below. Clamp the plug into position and remove any excess epoxy before it starts to cure.
Place the foam brush in the puddle of epoxy and begin using the brush to pull the epoxy over the edges using back and forth motions.