oomfaan wrote:
Thanks Chokka and Bennie. I've used glass fiber resin as it can be painted over with 2K clear cote. I mix a small amount with a flattened nail in a drill and it causes a lot of small air bubbles. Most of them move to the surface, but some still stay behind. Will a vacuum chamber help, any ideas of how to make a cheap one at home?
Use a lighter and just touch the resin with the flame. It will make the bubbles pop. Also, try to rather mix by hand avoiding as much bubbles as possible.
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