More On The Non Skid Paint Theme

[rnbenton]

I read the other thread about non-skid paint and would like to ask a follow on question.

I'm in the process of redoing my flybridge and will repaint the non-skid surface. During the process I am relocating some seating which, naturally, leaves screw holes. My plan is to fill the holes with Matine Tex, sand and finish with the non-skid paint.

However, most of the holes still have sealer residue down in the holes. How do I get this out so the Marine Tex adheres properly? Should I drill out the holes a bit larger to remove it or is there another technique for doing this? I just want to make sure the holes are clean and the Marine Tex stays put over the long term.

Bob

 

[Robyns Nest]

Drill it out to make sure you get all of the sealer. What type of coring do you have?

You might want to go with a liquid epoxy and have it bond to the coring better than the putty like Mainetex?

 

[rnbenton]

Core material is Balsa. Fiberglass, balsa, fiberglass.

Should I use two part or one part epoxy?

Thanks for the tip, Makes sense.

Bob

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Originally posted by Robyns Nest

Drill it out to make sure you get all of the sealer. What type of coring do you have?

You might want to go with a liquid epoxy and have it bond to the coring better than the putty like Mainetex?

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[Shadowcruzr]

I like the 2 part West System epoxy, but I have heard that the 2 Part MAS EPoxy does not generate as much heat and therefore becomes less brittle.