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Re: Polyurathane Resin for boat building?
By:Jason Steeves
Date: 3/5/1999, 9:59 pm
Date: 3/5/1999, 9:59 pm
In Response To: Polyurathane Resin for boat building? (David)
> I have found a place where I can get a complete gallon system for $15 Is
> it worth it? what are the properties of the stuff? How does it compare to
> the moden epoxies like west system?
It's not worth it.
Polyester resin do not have the bonding strength and flexibility of epoxy resins. As soon as there is any flexing in the boat or any sort of small impact the resin and glass will peel away.
If you look at the total project cost, using the right stuff the first time is usually cheapest.
Jason Steeves
Noah's Marine Supplies
Messages In This Thread
- Polyurathane Resin for boat building?
David -- 3/5/1999, 5:36 pm- polyester resin and boats
Paul jacobson -- 3/7/1999, 1:40 am- Re: polyester resin and boats
Jason Steeves -- 3/7/1999, 2:55 am
- No way
Pete Rudie -- 3/5/1999, 10:14 pm- Re: No way
David -- 3/5/1999, 10:56 pm- Part Way, Maybe
Pete Rudie -- 3/6/1999, 1:37 am- Re: Polyester Resins
Shawn Baker -- 3/6/1999, 10:21 am
- Re: Polyester Resins
- Part Way, Maybe
- Re: Polyurathane Resin for boat building?
Jason Steeves -- 3/5/1999, 9:59 pm - Re: polyester resin and boats
- polyester resin and boats
