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Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
By:Jamey
Date: 10/9/2003, 4:16 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects (David Humphries)

I also did this. I used a 3cc syringe with a 21 gauge needle. I am a nurse, so, I have access to needles (not the blunt ones). It was great because the needle went right through the weave. I used long needles and was able to get the point par in the bubble and then walked it out as the bubble filled with resin. It worked great! I would recommend using a small syringe though. The reason being is pressure. The larger the syringe (5cc or 10cc) the higher the pressure you will acieve when forcing the resin through the syringe. I found that too much pressure would force resin out through the weave. Good luck! It really made my boat look better

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Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
mike allen -- 10/6/2003, 2:36 pm
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
John Michne -- 10/7/2003, 6:34 am
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
mike allen -- 10/7/2003, 12:27 pm
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
Patsy -- 10/6/2003, 4:54 pm
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
mike allen -- 10/6/2003, 9:26 pm
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
David Humphries -- 10/7/2003, 2:19 am
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
Jamey -- 10/9/2003, 4:16 am
Re: Epoxy: Layup : injecting bubble defects
mike allen -- 10/7/2003, 11:59 am