Peel ply advice please

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  2. PAR
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    Again, the logical route is film thickness, to cover the weave. Two coats, knowing you'll wet sand one away while smoothing. Check again. You may need to do this more then once or you can just expect this and apply 3 coats initially.
     
    PAR, Sep 15, 2012
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