If I have a few bubbles, can I lightly sand them down and apply more finish? Thanks,

Yes, just be careful in your sanding. If they are craters that resulted from bubbles that rose and popped but left their remains in the finish you do not have much work to do. If they are deeper and imbedded in the finish, I do not envy the work ahead.

Something some of you may want to try, and I credit it to the fellow who sent it to me as a tip some time ago, is to deposit your measured finish into a small ziplock bag. Seal bag, removing as much air as is possible, and then instead of stirring, knead, blend and fold the finish to mix it. No air should be introduced into it that way. I have not tried this but it sounds feasible.

Of course, vibrant brushing always adds bubbles, so this is not a 100% cure for the bubble problem.

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If they are raised, you can carefully take a razor knife and shave the raised portion to make it level with the surrounding finish. Then recoat. I have had way too much experience with bubbles (unfortunately) and found this to be the easiest solution. If the finish is more than 48 hours applied, then don't forget to take a gray Scotchbrite and roughen the surface for good adhesion.
Elrod (Jon)

Try and use a drinking straw. I prefer a flex straw to lightly blow on the finished wraps after the finish has been applied. I find that it will cause the bubbles to pop and leave the wraps just fine. It works so well That I don't wast time anymore trying to not cause any bubbles while applying. I figure that it is more important to get the finish on quickly while it is very viscus and then it only takes a minute to go over each wrap and rid the bubbles and your done. It is quicker and less painless.

Good luck,
Bruce Young
Landing Gear

I agree with Bruce. The straw works great. Rotate the rod as you blow on the wraps.

Hugh Miller