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67L30WGN · 01-03-2008, 08:03 PM

Just to be clear. Epoxy, such as the West System by Gudgeon Bros., is good for sealing and filling wood grain, but it does not hold up to UV and will become yellowed and milky with time. You must cover the epoxy with a UV protective varnish to maintain the clear finish. Oily woods such as teak should be wiped down with acetone or lacquer thinner prior to sealing. This is how it is done on boats.

01-03-2008, 08:03 PM	#42
67L30WGN Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Burlingame, CA Posts: 96	Sealing with Epoxy Just to be clear. Epoxy, such as the West System by Gudgeon Bros., is good for sealing and filling wood grain, but it does not hold up to UV and will become yellowed and milky with time. You must cover the epoxy with a UV protective varnish to maintain the clear finish. Oily woods such as teak should be wiped down with acetone or lacquer thinner prior to sealing. This is how it is done on boats. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB 1965 Nova SS Evening Orchid 1967 Nova Wagon Factory Disc (1 of 565), 327/PG 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 HT 1962 Nash Metropolitan Convertible (Wife's car)