10 oz. v. 6 oz.

What has been your experience with using 10 oz. cloth over plywood with epoxy? I know 6 oz. becomes very transparent. Is 10 oz as clear? Suitable for finishing bright?

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Permalink Reply by JAY STRUGNELL on September 9, 2015 at 7:09pm
No, for that reason only use it on the bottom of the bottom, with graphite
Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on September 10, 2015 at 6:21pm

CW,

In addition to the cloth You need to consider the epoxy too.  West's 105/207 is formulated for a "Clear" finish.  Other epoxies , MAS, System Three, etc. have a resin/hardener combination similar to West's.

I used a double layer of 6 oz. on the bottom of my cedar stripped canoe with West's 105/207

Epoxy and achieved a nice clear look.  It took 8-9 coats of varnish to make it pop, but it works.

Dorf

Permalink Reply by lhedrick on September 24, 2015 at 5:26pm

I use almost nothing but 10 ounce and I find it to be clear.  If you are not sure just glass up a piece of scrap. I think you won't really see much difference.

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