I may be wrong here, but I don't think micro balloons should be used in an adhesive mix. I thought they were primarily for use in a fairing compound. The scarf joint might not be too strong. Any comments from the epoxy experts?

> My daily Saga continues,

> My hull blanks are dry and ready. Unfortunately, I used Micro-bubbles as
> thickener and they have made my joints/seams very white. Even after
> sanding smooth they are visible. I was planning on staining my hull and
> not painting but I now wonder if painting will be my only option. I have
> seen a photo of a Ches. 17' from Santa Cruz that has a forest green hull
> and it looks good but I was hoping for the full wood appearance. Any
> suggestions? If you are near this stage in your own project, I have been
> told mixing in sawdust adds the colour you need to avoid my current
> problem.

> Cheers, Dan