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Subject: [Shop-talk] micro balloons or microspheres in body work
From: jniolon at bham.rr.com (john niolon)
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:36:47 -0500
I have a '53 ford truck sitting in the shop



it has a fiberglass hood /fenders that tilts forward fenders and all.  The
outside is gel coated and very smooth.. the inside is typical rough fiberglass
with mat showing and a very rough surface.



I've been told you can add glass bubbles to the resin... apply it and sand it
much easier. I have a I'd like to make the inside as smooth as the outside for
showing the truck.  I've been told that glass bubbles can be used to do this
with very little finish work (compared to brushing on resin and sanding
forever)  My questions :



does anyone know about using glass bubbles to fiberglass ?



how should it be applied and finished ?? brushed ?? sprayed ??



for a 100 sq. ft. application... what quantity would be needed ??



what base resin should be used ??



and any other information you can offer would be greatly appreciated.  I can
send pictures of the application if needed...



I know this brain trust has the answer



thanks

John

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