Epoxy Pore Filling

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Eric_K
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Epoxy Pore Filling

Post by Eric_K » Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:58 am

For those of you who fill with epoxy. Do you pore fill the top of the guitar with it?

The reason that I'm asking is that I'm going to try a UV cure pore filler and was wondering. Up until now I've always use a thinned version of the final finish and sanded back.

Thanks,

Eric
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John Parchem
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Re: Epoxy Pore Filling

Post by John Parchem » Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:42 am

I do not pore fill the top mainly because spruce, cedar and red wood do not need to be pored filled. I suppose if I had a Koa top I might pore fill.
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ken cierp
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Re: Epoxy Pore Filling

Post by ken cierp » Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:02 am

Ditto what John said

But please explain -- how are you going to "try" a UV pore filler. A UV application and cure system is a big deal, is there something new on the market?
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Eric_K
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Re: Epoxy Pore Filling

Post by Eric_K » Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:20 pm

Solarez makes an UV cure system that cures under a UY flashlight or sunlight
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Re: Epoxy Pore Filling

Post by ken cierp » Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:14 am

Good on you -- definately worth investgating
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