Thread: Epoxy resin problems

Certainly. I double over some regular kitchen foil and set it out in front of my workspace. I aggressively mix my epoxy in little plastic, graduated mixing cups. After the epoxy is thoroughly mixed(and milky looking because of all the bubbles), I pour the epoxy out onto the foil. This lets the epoxy spread thin enough that the bubbles can actually get to the surface.

Spreading it out has the double benefit reducing the thermal "runaway" of the epoxy and greatly extends pot life.

I've been building custom fishing rods for longer than I can remember. With epoxy, time is money. I also like to thin my epoxies with a little acetone so that it flows and levels when applied. Ever since Flex Coat came out with their Lite formula, no thinning has been required.

Hope this helps.