Resin cured but looks like water has dried on top of it

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    • December 16, 2019 at 4:30 pm #83092
      Marina
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      The first attempt to fix the problem was because part of the resin cured slightly sticky. I thought the problem could be fixed by the wiping it down with an alcohol wipe but it just made it worse. I sanded down the top layer, wiped the area clean with a damp cloth and poured another clear coat. But now part of it looks like dirty water has dried on top of it. Should I sand it down again and pour another layer?

    • December 17, 2019 at 11:10 am #83095
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Marina,

      I’m sorry you are having these problems. What kind/brand of resin are you using?

      • December 18, 2019 at 8:50 pm #83100
        Marina
        Guest

        Hi Katherine,

        Thanks for the reply! I’m using a brand called Graffiti Resin. I’ve used it before many times and I never faced any issues with it, not sure what happened this time.

        • December 19, 2019 at 2:36 pm #83101
          Katherine Swift
          Keymaster

          I’m not familiar with Graffiti resin. What kind is that? (epoxy, polyester, etc.)

    • December 18, 2019 at 8:48 pm #83099
      Marina
      Guest

      Hi Katherine,

      Thanks for the reply! I’m using a brand called Graffiti Resin. I’ve used it before many times and I never faced any issues with it, not sure what happened this time.

    • December 20, 2019 at 4:10 pm #83134
      Marina
      Guest

      It’s an epoxy resin. Mixes at a 10:6 ratio resin to hardener.

    • December 21, 2019 at 12:39 pm #83138
      Katherine Swift
      Keymaster

      Hi Marina,

      Yes, sand it down again and pour another layer. Make sure to end with a 1000 grit or higher sandpaper, otherwise, you will see frostiness underneath the new layer of resin.

      • December 21, 2019 at 4:05 pm #83140
        Marina
        Guest

        Hi Katherine,
        Thank you so much for your reply! I’ll try doing that today.

    • December 22, 2019 at 2:05 am #83142
      Heather Hinkle
      Guest

      I poured too much and it has distorted and massive amounts of bubbles. Not any space to repour over if I sand it. Is there anything I can do? Please help

      • December 22, 2019 at 2:33 pm #83144
        Katherine Swift
        Keymaster

        Hi Heather, I’m afraid there isn’t a way of getting bubbles out of cured resin. Can you repour and add something to the new layer to distract from the bubbles?

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