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Re: Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho)
By:Rick Brannan
Date: 11/12/2001, 1:26 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho) (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

: For these small bubbles you want to sand an area about twice the diameter of
: the bubble so the area is smooth with no pockets. Make a patch the size of
: the sanded other and another about 1/2 the size. Apply the larger one
: first then the second. This will take a little extra sanding to make
: smooth, but will be strong.

Thanks, Nick. What grit sandpaper should I be using? Or does it really matter? For the record, I'm using a Ryobi triangle-headed detail sander with 100 grit paper at the moment. Any tips on sanding that area with the angle besides "patience, young jedi ... "?

Rick Brannan
rick@supakoo.com
http://www.supakoo.com/rick/kayak

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho) *Pic*
Rick Brannan -- 11/12/2001, 12:27 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho)
daren neufeld -- 11/12/2001, 1:21 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho)
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/12/2001, 12:57 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho)
Rick Brannan -- 11/12/2001, 1:26 pm
Re: Epoxy: Tiny bubbles ... (not Don Ho)
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/12/2001, 2:56 pm