My problem with the roller is definitely the operator and not the tool. Maybe I tried to cover too large of an area and inexperience won out. I've done a lot of painting with a roller, but this is a different animal. When you pour the puddle how far can you reasonably expect to move the epoxy into a thin coat? It really makes sense to use a roller on the steep curved areas on the bow and stern. I'm only partially defeated and willing to give it another shot. Thanks for the help.

> If you have blush you won't be able to sand until you wash it off because
> it will clog the sandpaper. Once the epoxy is hard enough to sand, and you
> have sanded, you should not have any further problems with blush.

> A roller works well for putting down a thin, even, coat of epoxy. I
> usually tip out the epoxy with a foam brush to pop the bubbles. When I
> glass, I use a roller to spread the epoxy. I lay the glass on dry, pour a
> small puddle of epoxy, roll it out, and smooth it with a brush. Other
> people have other methods, but I'm very comfortable with the roller after
> doing 3 boats that way