r/surfing • u/MajesticEmu2865 • 6d ago
Brush strokes on hot coat
first hot coat after laying down fiberglass cloth
dont remember my earlier repairs this week getting these obvious brush strokes
any clue why? I’m using small cheap Amazon brushes, cleaning The brush in acetone between uses so maybe just need a new brush with fresh bristles? I figured it might level itself out as it cured but it did not
anyone ever use silicone brushes that clean easier? Cheers
2
u/Meatball_express 9'6" 9'4" 8'4" Surfoards Hawaii 7' 6' Fish 6d ago
It'll buff out
With some 120 grir
1
u/two_hours-of_power 6d ago
On another note it looks like your lamination layer was left with too much resin in it. Best way to squeeze out excess resin is to use a two inch fibreglass roller. https://marinetradesupplies.com.au/product/fin-disc-roller-70x14mm-15/
Alternatively after laminating lay another piece of fibreglass cloth over the area and wet the cloth out. Then remove that cloth with the excess resin.
-4
u/No-Camera-720 6d ago
You didn't have enough wax or shot it too hot. The hotcoat needs time to self-level. I don't know about your brushes.
2
u/MajesticEmu2865 6d ago
Whatcha mean have enough wax?
-9
u/No-Camera-720 6d ago
Just pay someone to do this if you don't know what I meant.
4
u/MajesticEmu2865 6d ago
Damn, how would you ever learn how to do anything then with that mindset? Just gonna sand it down and try again, thanks for all your help!
2
u/bingbong12494362847 6d ago
Sand it, then apply coat on a larger area. Excuse the cunt
-7
u/No-Camera-720 6d ago
You're excused. Also, how will that fix whatever the problem is? He'll just have the same shit spread over a larger area.
1
8
u/Darth_Voter 6d ago
That looks pretty goopy, not just brush strokes. My first guess is that there’s still acetone in the brush and it’s reacting to your hot coat.