Alright. I have a nice table top that has been sanded down.
Now to coat the top.
But, with what? I need something that is UV resistant/stable. Are there UV stabilizers for tabletop resin? Recoat it with VER (it is VER already)? Is there a good spray can stuff that is clear, and will gloss real nice?
I do not have access to a buffing wheel/compound.
Ideas?
Hi Riff, I always enjoy your posts.
You can use Jgreer 300/21 epoxy from www.jgreer.com or Kleer Kote epoxy which is a thicker/heavier epoxy that is clear too. Both companies use a UV stabalizer in their epoxy, but should be clear coated for outdoor use. If you have a compressor and spray gun you can buy automotive 2K clear coat and that works great, or rattle can clear. I use rattle cans on small stuff so I’m not sure how it would appear on a larger surface. If you go that route try the Rustoleum brand crystal clear. I get good results with that brand of clear.
If others have something to say, chime in 
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haahaa, why do you enjoy my posts? BEcause I chime in with technical points, but can’t even figure out what UV stable clear coat to use? 
Kleer Kote table top epoxy apparently is not good for outdoor use, (better than their epoxy though), and they don’t know of any UV additives for it 
I might look around Home Depot for something that is for outdoors, and tough.
Well, I’m going to try Minwax’s Spar Urethane. UV stabilized and good for outside use. I hope I can keep it nice and shiny. The first coat had tons of bubbles or particles in.
You may want to speak with any WOODEN Boat builders that are around you or try calling them for application tips. I believe they typically apply many, many thin coats to build up a thick finish, but I am not positive. Hope this helps.
I would imagine that many coats would be better. I’m not dumping, just brushing and sanding. I might do 3-4 coats. The second coat turned out 10x better than the first!
I’m excited
If you get small air bubbles…try pouring from a higher height to break up the bubbles.
Or after pouring…pass a lighted propane torch over the top to heat and thin the resin out to allow the bubbles to come to the top and pop.
i was brushing…but will try a heat gun next time. I think it was just the first layer.