Thanks dleo -- I have followed your advice before and things have worked out well.

This is my first try with Permagloss -- before I always used Flex Coat light and would apply and flame the epoxy before moving to the next wrap -- this eliminated bubbles, made the epoxy flow and made for a smooth finish.

This Permagloss - after 4 coats is still not what I consider a smooth finish. Hopefully, it will reach that level of smoothness that I could get with the flex coat.

any other suggestion are welcome.