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I am interested in learning of products and procedures that will give a smooth-as-glass finish on signfoam prior to guilding.I have heard West Systems epoxy and Durafinish(TC resin) are good to use,but I have been unsuccessful with them.I use a high build primer and two coats of one-shot.I am not having a problem with flat surface letters,only dimensional letters.The main problem I am having is "sagging"along the sides of the letters. If anyone has experience with either of these products,or any others I am not familiar with, any information would be helpful.
[ November 12, 2002, 03:49 PM: Message edited by: Perry Lockridge ]
-------------------- Perry Lockridge Sign Design 5851 cloverdale rd. Roanoke VA 24019 Posts: 6 | From: sw virginia | Registered: Jan 2002
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You guys aren't gonn`a believe this! I know what all of you are going to say... It goes against all principle.
Have you ever painted a waterborn primer on foam. It sucks it up like a sponge. It also takes about four coats till the small holes go away.
So, what do I use? Go to the auto store, and get the gray Lacquer primer in a can. Covers quick. Dries in five minutes. Sandable in ten. Sweet!
Smoothe as glass!
Good Luck
-------------------- Richard Bustamante Signs in the Pines www.signsinthepines.com Posts: 781 | From: Nevada City, California | Registered: Nov 1998
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