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By: BCC Elizabeth » Final Stroke Of The Epifanes Experiment

BCC Elizabeth » Final Stroke Of The Epifanes Experiment — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:05:43 +0000

[...] my Bristol Finish Experiment came out a bit “plasticy”, I decided to go back to the old favorite: Epifanes. But I [...]

By: Ben Eriksen

Ben Eriksen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:46:49 +0000

Yeah I love the “Epee-fanoos” too. I called them the other day to check and make sure you can use Rapid Clear for quick build up and then top coat with their High Gloss that I’ve come to really like. When they answered the phone, much to my surprise he pronounced Epifanes, much differently then I had ever heard it! I told him I couldn’t wait to tell my friends of the correct pronunciation… what a dork be me. I ordered a quart of Rapid Clear. I find you can read the internet and find peoples comments/reviews about products, but they all contradict themselves… there is no other way to know then to try it for yourself. I’ll let you know what I think about it, but it might be completely different than what you find if you use it. The variables are just too great in this little experiment.

I did want to point out, that I had nice results on my skylight from Bristol Finish and there wasn’t much of any clouding. I shall double check it next time I get to the boat to compare the two completed pieces.

By: rj

rj — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:46:00 +0000

I can totally relate. My experience with Bristol Finish was not good and that was at the “experimental” phase. I am wondering if I got a bad batch.

We stuck with Epiphanes high gloss eventually.

Never heard of Rapid Clear. Might have to try that one out too.

By: mark hassinger

mark hassinger — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:53:19 +0000

getting ready for the Classic Plastic rendevousz on Marthas vineyard with Elizabeth andGypsy and maybe teresas boat also,if she is interested!I am almost done ,just bottom paint and buffing the hull

By: Ben Eriksen

Ben Eriksen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:43:01 +0000

Tis Tru – will be slippery!! BTW, how’s yer boat comin’ along?

By: mark hassinger

mark hassinger — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:39:22 +0000

Hey, maybe you can use the hatch as a mirror to shave,its so reflective,just dont step on itbarefoot, when its wet,it will be very slippery!

By: Ben Eriksen

Ben Eriksen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:03:24 +0000

Ah rightfully so, it is ALL about cruising, and indeed, I am obsessing… but while there’s snow on the ground, while I export client videos, after I make lunch for Dad, before I make a few more animated GIF’s I can lay another obsessive coat on these “take home” projects. I find I am intrigued by the process, the various coatings, the techniques.

In the end, I’ll be very happy, and out cruising, and the wood will be protected… so for now we obsess a little and have fun with it… gets me thru the winter.

By: RichC

RichC — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:08:12 +0000

Looks fantastic to me … you’re too young to be turning out “old world craftsmanship.” Very impressive work.

By: Rosie

Rosie — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:37:41 +0000

I agree with Mark! Simple, durable, inexpensive in the long run… that’s the figure of merit for GOOD VALUE!

By: mark hassinger

mark hassinger — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:08:06 +0000

Benji,Its more about the cruising!,the boat is a tool to cruise,protecting the wood,is whats important! are you obsessing? keep it simple