The link to VIP off of your report goes on for a little bit about
'prints' and imperfections caused by the process. Have you had much of
a problem with this? The biggest hurdle with composites is getting that
perfectly smooth finish, and there is precious little room for
imperfections. I like the idea of having the time to make sure
everything is laid out perfect before adding resin, but having to get
rid of a big lump where the feeder line ran would seem to make it a
pay-me-now or pay-me-later prospect.

This can be a problem, but is easily avoided. My web site shows an
injection technique that I used when I started. Since I have changed my
infusion strategies. However, the feeder line as you see it could leave a
lump or impression in the surface. The way I do it now, there is no
problems. Check my web site again in a week or so, as I plan on updating it
soon with some new pictures.

My bulkheads turn out *very* smooth, textured from the peel ply. They are
as perfect as the foam was.

However, I think the other web sites are refering more to print through than
impressions. I believe this is a factor with low resin content layups.
However, I think that is something that can be taken care of when filling
and sanding. I am not really worried about print through.


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