RE: Glassing Techniques?
I use Z-Poxy straight up, not thinned. Squeeqee it with an old credit card or playing card until no shiny spots are visable. Add a fill coat of resin (again, straight up), and squeegee everything that does not fill the weave.
Personally, I brush prime with a 2 pack primer, and sand all that does not fill remaining weave that I missed with the resin.
Spray prime, wet sand, and call it a day.
Jeff