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The Polyester Resin Experiment
By:Spidey
Date: 8/19/2000, 9:51 pm

Hi All;

I applied a finish coat of polyester resin to the hull this afternoon - A quick report:

It went on pretty effortlessly, much like epoxy, although a hint thicker than the ding-all epoxy I used. I used about 14oz, with perhaps 10-12 staying on the hull. It sheeted pretty nicely, but I do have some runs. Next comes sanding and buffing to get the "mirror up" when it hardens thoroughly.

One caution: The odor of the resin will permeate your area - I worked in the garage, and the entire house smells like Wellcraft. That stuff hasn't gotten any less odiferous . . . You can read a little more detail and see the first pic on my site, linked below. Follow the "Finishing . . ." link.

Best Regards, Spidey

Messages In This Thread

The Polyester Resin Experiment
Spidey -- 8/19/2000, 9:51 pm
Re: The Polyester Resin Experiment
Smiley Shields -- 8/20/2000, 1:53 am
Re: The Polyester Resin Experiment
Spidey -- 8/20/2000, 10:21 am
Re: The Polyester Resin Experiment
Smiley Shields -- 8/20/2000, 4:06 pm
Re: Relative hazards
David Dick -- 8/20/2000, 8:20 am
Thanks, Spidey
John B. -- 8/20/2000, 6:43 am
Re: The Polyester Resin Experiment
Dale Frolander -- 8/20/2000, 1:13 am