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Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
By:Spidey
Date: 2/28/2000, 11:46 am

Hi Doyle;

That is very good news. I did a little research on the Web and the wax that is used is a 5% solution of parrafin in styrene. Polyester people use it to allow the last coat of resin to dry hard. I still can't get that liquid glass look out of my mind!

Best Regards, Spidey

> A friend (ex fiberglass guy) suggested the the same thing. This guy did a
> cedar strip canoe 15 years ago, its been stored outside and it still looks
> good. I checked with a friend that works in the composites industry
> regarding vinelester(sp) sticking to epoxy and their research people said
> it should stick better than varnish.

> I'm going to give it a try.

Messages In This Thread

Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Spidey -- 2/26/2000, 1:53 pm
Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/28/2000, 9:34 pm
Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Spidey -- 2/29/2000, 1:50 am
Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Doyle -- 2/28/2000, 10:47 am
Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Spidey -- 2/28/2000, 11:46 am
Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Ian Johnston -- 2/26/2000, 3:15 pm
Re: Polyester Resin as a Final Finish?
Spidey -- 2/26/2000, 3:45 pm