Posted by Billy on August 21, 2002 at 10:43:42:
In Reply to: Re: Epoxy and sunlight posted by George Rivers on August 08, 2002 at 18:05:23:
"If your project is not in direct sunlight, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Direct UV exposure should be avoided. If morning or evening sun is casting direct rays onto your project, even if for only a few minutes a day, you should cover the exposed parts with reflective material."
You are joking, right? Most of the professional builders suggest that after finishing all the epoxy work, that you move the boat outside on a hot clear day to help the epoxy reach a final cure. Also, one of them suggests this for up to a month before he will even begin priming and painting. It lessens the chance of the fabric showing through the epoxy and paint.
Billy
: : I know that sunlight will cause problems with epoxy. I am in the hull construction phase now. My Glen-L 19 is being constructed in a garage and has never seen the direct sunlight. I am concerned about the amount of time I have before I need to worry about sunlight effecting the epoxy glue joints. The frame has been under construction now for a couple of years (had to take time off to move). How long do I have before I need to get the frame vanished with UV protection?