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tiny slits when infusing a flat panel

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By Davo456 - 4/4/2016 8:09:50 PM

Infused a flat panel for the 1st part of my dash, and have got some small slit like marks in the resin.

Unfortunately they don't show up when I photograph them - very small little slits, 5mm long max, and about the width of a letter l.

I'm thinking I didn't shut off resin long enough before the vacuum perhaps ? and they are air bubbles ?

Any ideas ?
By fgayford - 4/11/2016 1:12:56 PM

Davo456 (04/04/2016)
Infused a flat panel for the 1st part of my dash, and have got some small slit like marks in the resin.

Unfortunately they don't show up when I photograph them - very small little slits, 5mm long max, and about the width of a letter l.

I'm thinking I didn't shut off resin long enough before the vacuum perhaps ? and they are air bubbles ?

Any ideas ?


I agree with the quotes below. I will add this to the mix. Always make sure your mold is warm to the touch before you infuse, not just room temperature. I place my molds in my over and get them warm before I infuse and it makes a big difference in reducing pinholes. I also heat my resin as well. This advice is from experience and not a try this and lets see what happens sort of thing.
Hope this helps you out.
Fred