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Hi all,
After solving many issues , I've come across another which is causing me headaches. I'm currently having issues with what seems to be voids or air bubbles between my resin and the fabric. It appears these voids become more apparent the more I sand the part for a smooth finish
Photo is attached. It seems the more I sand the part, the more of these bubbles that show. They are under the surface though
Apologies for the poor photo quality. You can see the defects on the left hand side of the part
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Air bubbles/voids under resin
LukeSGee
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5 Years Ago
Those are bubbles that are inside your piece, when you sand the surface, you remove resin and reach the bubbles. How are you doing these parts? Wet lay, infusion, vac bag? Try degassing your resin...
Buchado
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5 Years Ago
Like Buchado says, it would be helpful to know what process you are using to make these parts. Looking at the plastic clip configuration that I think I can see on the reverse of the clip I guess you....
Matt (Staff)
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5 Years Ago
Thanks for the replies guys and apologies for the little detail! This was done with skinning using XCR resin and Pro finish fabric My resin was around 5c when I mixed it as it was left in the shed bu...
LukeSGee
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5 Years Ago
Its hard to tell exactly from the picture but it could be as simple as trapped air from laying up the resin on the fabric or the layers subsequently. Certainly we would recommend storing the resins.....
Warren (Staff)
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5 Years Ago
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