Return-Path: Received: from smtp-server.tampabay.rr.com ([65.32.2.68]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:20:39 -0500 Received: from tednoel (33.144.244.rrcentralflorida.cfl.rr.com [65.33.144.244]) by smtp-server.tampabay.rr.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id LAA04960 for ; Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:28:54 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <001f01c078c7$894688a0$f4902141@cfl.rr.com> From: "Ted Noel" To: Subject: Layups and bubbles Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:33:15 -0500 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I know that we all wish to avoid bubbles. Glass alyups are nasty in that regard. I found that paint store acid brushes (stiff nylon fibers) are the best for stippling out the bubbles, and can be rejuvenated multiple times simply by dropping them into a jar of acetone. Also, use a strong light at an angle to see the bubbles. All that said, another answer is worth considering. In layups with carbon fiber, I have never had a problem with bubbles. It lays down very well, stays put, and needs (almost) no stippling (I'm serious). Certainly it's more expensive, but I find myself using it to save time when the choice presents itself. Given that time is money, and CF is stronger than glass, it's not a bad choice. Ted Noel L-IV-P 85%(?) tednoel@cfl.rr.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>