Reapiring an epoxy finish

hdgis1

hdgis1

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A friend of mine has a couple dings in his cue and would like to have the finish repaired. If possible of course. The finish is an epoxy finish, though I am not sure what brand. One ding is through the finish but the wood is not compromised. The other is merely a surface blemish. Can this be repaired without a refinish? If so, what do you guys suggest?

Chris
 
hdgis1 said:
A friend of mine has a couple dings in his cue and would like to have the finish repaired. If possible of course. The finish is an epoxy finish, though I am not sure what brand. One ding is through the finish but the wood is not compromised. The other is merely a surface blemish. Can this be repaired without a refinish? If so, what do you guys suggest?

Chris
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Chris,

Sand it flat and re apply epoxy. If there are any major dents you will have to deal with them so they are open and have a scratch.

Depending on the wood color and tonality, sometimes you can fill them in, sand flat and then touch up and blend the mark with coloring and apply coats above that elevation.

Epoxy is not the best coating for a cue finish as it does not buff out too well. If you are going to do the prep work, might as well top coat finish. Most customers will want a gloss finish anyway.

Good Luck,

Rick
 
scdiveteam said:
Chris,

Sand it flat and re apply epoxy. If there are any major dents you will have to deal with them so they are open and have a scratch.

Depending on the wood color and tonality, sometimes you can fill them in, sand flat and then touch up and blend the mark with coloring and apply coats above that elevation.

Epoxy is not the best coating for a cue finish as it does not buff out too well. If you are going to do the prep work, might as well top coat finish. Most customers will want a gloss finish anyway.

Good Luck,

Rick
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Rick - Thanks for taking the time to respond. A few questions if you dont mind.

What do you recommend as the best way to sand flat? Wet sanding? The current damage is more like a chip in the finish. Can it be filled then sanded? As for it being epoxy, this is from the man who owns the cue, not the maker. It has one hell of a shiny finish on it so its possible it isnt epoxy. Any way to determine that? (yes I know asking the cuemaker is the easiest!)

Thanks again!
Chris
 
hdgis1 said:
Rick - Thanks for taking the time to respond. A few questions if you dont mind.

What do you recommend as the best way to sand flat?

sanding block
my homemade version> piece of wood 1/2" thick x 2" wide x 12" long,
pad one side with table felt, wrap sandpaper around it,
and dont stop, keep it moving while spinning
will be flat as twiggy's chest
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BHQ said:
hdgis1 said:
Rick - Thanks for taking the time to respond. A few questions if you dont mind.

What do you recommend as the best way to sand flat?

sanding block
my homemade version> piece of wood 1/2" thick x 2" wide x 12" long,
pad one side with table felt, wrap sandpaper around it,
and dont stop, keep it moving while spinning
will be flat as twiggy's chest
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Does her chest really look block sanded?
220px-Twiggy_promo.jpg


Kim
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