# coats of Epoxy on Eastport Pram

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/coats-of-epoxy-on-eastport-pram/43158>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [June 15, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/coats-of-epoxy-on-eastport-pram/43158 "2015-06-15T15:36:47Z")\
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**Author:** ![Francis\_Doherty1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9de053/32.png) [@Francis\_Doherty1](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Francis_Doherty1)\
**Post date:** [June 15, 2015, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/coats-of-epoxy-on-eastport-pram/43158/1 "2015-06-15T15:36:47Z")

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Once I lay the fiberglass how many coats of epoxy do I need to apply? &nbsp;And do I need to sand between each coat?

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Larsen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c77e96/32.png) [@Chris\_Larsen](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Chris_Larsen)\
**Post date:** [June 16, 2015, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/coats-of-epoxy-on-eastport-pram/43158/2 "2015-06-16T23:58:02Z")

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The first coat squeegeed in place wets the fiberglass and the weave is prominent. &nbsp;By the third coat of epoxy, rolled on with a foam roller you will start so see the weave disappear. &nbsp;The fourth coat should be relatively smooth. &nbsp;Obviously if you sand between coats, this will affect the fill rate. &nbsp;You should adhere (pun intended) to the manufacturer's directions, but there are a lot of variables with regards to sanding. &nbsp;Blush/non-blush, chemical bond vs. mechanical tooth, curing rates and times between coats, etc.&nbsp;

With all that being said, I actually used the weave as part of my non-skid in my bright interior...

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**Author:** ![Laszlo\_Morocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Laszlo\_Morocz](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Laszlo_Morocz)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2015, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/coats-of-epoxy-on-eastport-pram/43158/3 "2015-06-17T16:44:17Z")

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See the[FIlling the Weave Shop Tip](http://www.clcboats.com/shoptips/epoxy_and_fiberglass/fiberglass_weave_epoxy.html)

![](http://www.clcboats.com/images/photos/shoptips/fiberglassweave/wovenfiberglass5.jpg)

Laszlo

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