It sounds like you are getting air bubbles from working the epoxy. The more you work it, the more bubbles you will get. Try to apply it quickly with a minimum of handling.

Make sure you are using the 207 hardener from West if you plan to leave it clear.

: I've seen this problem posted several times, but never experienced it, until
: today...and I've built several boats and never had a problem...

: This time I'm glassing darker wood....a dark mahogany...and it seems that the
: longer i work with the expoy, it starts to get milky white....almost like
: there are lots of little bubbles...but it doesn't go away...luckily the
: part I'm doing right now gets covered with bottom paint, but when I start
: on the topsides, I don't want this problem

: I'm working inside, in dry conditions, no apparent moisture..its
: 60-75F....using west epoxy ,slow hardener, with a short nap west roller
: and a plastic squeegie....its a big boat (20 ft chriscraft) and i end up
: mixing about a pint or so at a time....

: any suggestions?