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Pin holes in prepreg

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By fgayford - 3/11/2013 1:45:57 AM

Hi guys

My question is this. I have tried the prepreg and each time I get pinholes.

My problem may be of my own making. I have 2 vacuum pumps. The oil  bath works to absolute 29.9 HG.

I am reluctant to leave this running over night for fear of burning it up.(Warren said it would be OK I but haven't tried this yet)

My other vaccum pump will only run at 24 HG but is designed for 24 7 running. It is a air vane type.

It is this pump that I have used with both of my preprg tests. Is 24 HG the problem???

I haven't done another test yet.

Thanks

Fred  
By morepower - 6/20/2013 11:34:19 PM

Here is a quick crappy photo of the fairing after a clear coat......