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Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
By:bryan gorr
Date: 12/31/2003, 12:09 pm
In Response To: Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De (LeeG)

The surface is normal strip - I use mainly larch but I have noticed that on darker woods - mahogany, I`ve seen light smudges - like a jellyfish got caught under the glass. Understandable, the manufacturer says, for weaves more than 150gr/mē (5,3 ouce) they cannot guarantee a clear finish.
It's not about the weight, and how much epoxy is needed to fill the weave.
Moreso it is the clear finish when using darker woods.
I`ll be opting for a lighter weave - 4 or the 3,25 oz. that Bobby is using.

Thanks for your help!
Bryan

Messages In This Thread

Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For Deck?
bryan gorr -- 12/31/2003, 5:06 am
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
Rob Macks -- 1/1/2004, 10:29 am
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
LeeG -- 12/31/2003, 11:02 am
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
bryan gorr -- 12/31/2003, 12:09 pm
Re: RAKA 3.25oz. Dble for Sup. Areas
Rehd -- 12/31/2003, 1:19 pm
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
Bobby Curtis -- 12/31/2003, 10:07 am
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
Bob Deutsch -- 12/31/2003, 10:29 am
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De *Pic*
Bobby Curtis -- 12/31/2003, 1:21 pm
Re: Material: Superlight Fiberglass layup - For De
Jay Babina -- 12/31/2003, 7:38 am