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Epoxy: AAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!
By:Malcolm Schweizer
Date: 11/13/2009, 6:36 am

Well folks, I put the first layer of 'glass on last night. It didn't wet out real good. It was not the epoxy, it was the glass. I am thoroughly convinced the local chandlery sold me the wrong stuff. I found some cloth scraps at home that I believe are 6 ounce, and this stuff is way thicker. I did do a test and it wetted out fine, but once I got the whole boat done there are some spots that you can still see the fibers, and it's not just that it needs a fill coat. It is definately the wet-out. I just put a fill coat and I'm just going to have to live with what I've got. At least it's the bottom of the boat. I will order some proper fiberglass for the deck from a reputable dealer. I'll keep ya posted.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: AAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!
Malcolm Schweizer -- 11/13/2009, 6:36 am
Re: Epoxy: AAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!
Bill Hamm -- 11/17/2009, 12:47 am
Re: Epoxy: You can fix it. Easily !
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/16/2009, 5:47 pm
Re: Epoxy: AAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!
Jay Babina -- 11/16/2009, 12:25 pm