I prefer using a squeegee to apply the epoxy and to work the bubbles out. I had one of those rollers at one time but I still think a squeegee works best. Get a plastic pot scraper from a kitchen store or a restaurant supply house. They have a variety of sizes that help. The soft ones with the rounded edges work best. Make sure you have lots of time to work without interruptions. Don't rush and work all the bubbles out. This first coat is easy because the blow-out will go into the wood and staple holes. The other side will have a lot of bubbles that will come from under the glass. You will want to check it ever 10 - 15 minutes for the first two hours for bubbles. Some may need to be poked with a toothpick and the air forced out. I like to use 12 oz paper cups and only do 8 to 12 pumps at a time. Depending on how hot it is, you may only have about 15 to 30 minutes when the mixture is very viscous. Make sure you have the glass wetted all the way before moving on to a new spot. I like to put it on a little wet then squeegee to the edges after the glass and wood have taken all they will. Take your time there is no rushing this part. Robert S. Harper Information Access Technology, Inc. _____ From: Rob DesMarais, D.C. [mailto:drrld@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 11:26 AM To: swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Fiberglass - Any last minute advice Fiberglassing the hull in the am-Friday. Any last minute tips, suggestions, don't do's, should of done's . Does the glass lay well at the bow? Does it need to be cut to get wrinkles out? What is the set time for the Special Hardner? Longer than fast or slower than the slow or somewhere between the two? Rob
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