What is the best product to use for a good finish on epoxy bowls
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Epoxy finish
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I always thought that epoxy was the final finish. You probably just need to polish it. Just guessing or perhaps a SWAG. Allyn
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If you're talking about a decorative epoxy inlay then whatever film finish you normally use on the wood (lacquer, shellac, varnish ...) would be fine. If the entire surface is covered with epoxy then I agree with Allyn. Maybe you could elaborate on what you're doing.
I have seen people applying a final finish to epoxy bowls--I think it is shellac or a type of varnish
Lots of people just sand with micro mesh. When you do there's really no need for a final finish. You could also do a spray lacquer or other similar finish. If it's a completely epoxy bowl I would just sand to the highest micro mesh grit and leave it like that. You could also use a plastic polish like HUT Ultras gloss.
spent a lot of time with epoxy in marine applications - if you anticipate a full epoxy finish and the piece will be living with uv - even flourescent lights - its a good idea to give it a good washdown to remove the waxy blush and coat with any film finish with uv inhibitors, like a light varnish. Even a good wax with uv protection will work.
Uncoated epoxies will chalk badly in uv after a period of time.
Uncoated epoxies will chalk badly in uv after a period of time.
Ok thanks for the information guys--I will put it to use