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Glass-Smooth Epoxy Surface

One of the hallmarks of the hull of a boat (page 44) is a finished surface that’s smooth and waterproof. It also should reflect light evenly without any noticeable surface variations.

While the finish on our boat is for waterproofing, a smooth epoxy finish looks great on other projects as well. Achieving a glass-smooth surface like this can be difficult, however. The issue is that

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