Fast Freddy Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi. I have some concerns with some of the edges on my spoon finishes after clearcoating.. The main surface is rock solid.. The edges not so solid.. Is this a prep work issue?? I have been Lightly scuffing spoon surface / sanding edges with 500 grit sand paper..and knocking off any burs from the stamping process.. I thought the issue was completely resolved when I switched from 2 part epoxy to auto clear.. But a few of my spoons are still a little soft on the edges. All feedback much appreciated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Do you lay you spoons flat to dry ? Just thinking , that the still liquid topcoat would flow down the spoon's cupping towards the rim building up a thicker layer there , ..thus probably take longer to cure ? I've done spoons with epoxy topcoats as well , layed them onto their polished reverse side to dry , but never had any issues like you . I've covered spoons plated with hologram scale foil , aluminium tape or also glitter flakes this way , but using epoxy only . Greetz , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Freddy Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good point. I have noticed that extended curing time definitely helps.. A 30 min bake at 150 degrees really locks things up.. Might just be a patience thing.. Thxs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
