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    Rotating epoxy coating mechanism

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    Not clear how do you apply a resin ??
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    The epoxy resin is applied to the brush and the rotation creates an even layer of resin in circular shapes.

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    I guess that rotational speed is low to avoid centrifugal forces impact on paint collecting on the tip.
    One short video would be helpful ...

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    10 rpm is fast rotation.

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    Thanks darkoford! We've added your Epoxy Coating Tool to our Painting category,
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