I was going to email the company some questions but figured I would get some first hand knowledge of the product on a Vans aircraft here. I did find some old threads on the subject but it didn't seem to answer any of the specific things I'm wondering about.
I just laid down a skim coat of epoxy all over my cabin top and my plan is to do a light sanding with 180 grit. Is that enough to get some tooth or should I go with 120?
Also I plan on rolling it, and per the directions it says do 3 coats, let it cure and sand. Then do another 3 coats let it cure and sand again. I'm assuming I let it somewhat dry to the touch before adding each coat. My questioned is how long does that take? 20-30 mins like most primer/paints? Also it says you need to let it dry for 7 days... is that after the final 3 coats or I do that between each set? So apply 3, let it cure 7 days... sand and then reapply 3 let it cure 7 days and sand?
It also mentions putting on a 2 part epoxy top coat. I'm going to have the plane professionally painted, so assuming I can skin this, seems silly to add primer only to have someone else sand it off..
I just laid down a skim coat of epoxy all over my cabin top and my plan is to do a light sanding with 180 grit. Is that enough to get some tooth or should I go with 120?
Also I plan on rolling it, and per the directions it says do 3 coats, let it cure and sand. Then do another 3 coats let it cure and sand again. I'm assuming I let it somewhat dry to the touch before adding each coat. My questioned is how long does that take? 20-30 mins like most primer/paints? Also it says you need to let it dry for 7 days... is that after the final 3 coats or I do that between each set? So apply 3, let it cure 7 days... sand and then reapply 3 let it cure 7 days and sand?
It also mentions putting on a 2 part epoxy top coat. I'm going to have the plane professionally painted, so assuming I can skin this, seems silly to add primer only to have someone else sand it off..