Interesting how much your surface ate up the paint. I didn't find same thing with my rack and top. I guess mine was in better condition to start. I suppose in your case a primer would have helped, too late now eh? :)

alistair

On 2013-03-04, at 9:23 AM, neil n wrote:

> Ah. Thanks re "tip".
> 
> I used a regular but small OD roller.
> 
> The bubbles were a concern at first but they settled by themselves. I
> was surprised at how much paint this part "ate up". It could use even
> a 4th coat but that ain't gonna happen!
> 
> Neil.