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Re: Epoxy: air bubbles
By:Dwight Lynn
Date: 3/28/2012, 7:37 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: air bubbles (Joe Wuts)

: I was looking at some post the other day and found an interesting
: way of reducing air bubbles in the finish coat of epoxy. They
: suggested missting the surface with alchohol which thins the
: resin and breaks the surface tension. Just checking if anyone
: has tried this. I know the typical way is with a torch which
: scares me a bit. Joe
Based on the responses in the other thread, I think most of the 'old pros' on this site would disagree that the torch is typical. I've been using a hair dryer and heat gun. The hair dryer works fine for popping the air bubbles but the heat gun also helps smooth the surface (as long as you don't wait too long after mixing the epoxy).

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: air bubbles
Joe Wuts -- 3/28/2012, 2:14 pm
Re: Epoxy: air bubbles
Etienne Muller -- 3/28/2012, 6:40 pm
Re: Epoxy: air bubbles
Joe Wuts -- 3/28/2012, 10:50 pm
Re: Epoxy: air bubbles
Mike Savage -- 3/29/2012, 12:39 pm
Re: Epoxy: air bubbles
Dwight Lynn -- 3/28/2012, 7:37 pm