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Re: Fiberglass cloth and epoxy
By:Tony
Date: 6/20/2000, 3:51 pm
In Response To: Re: Fiberglass cloth and epoxy (Kent LeBoutillier)

: Ronnie, I agree with Pete 1 gallon will not be enough. I used 1-1/2 gallons
: on my first boat and ended up buying an xtra quart to finish up. The width
: of glass depends on how cheap you can get it. I used 38" wide 6 oz.
: glass on my first boat and 50" wide 5.5 oz. on my second boat. I got
: the 5.5 50" for $2.99 from Hamilton Marine.
: http://WWW.Hamiltonmarine.com I don't think you will find it cheaper
: anywhere else. I bought 20 yards for an 18' boat and had plenty as long as
: I cut out diagonally. On the first boat I bought 27 yards of 38" and
: had a couple of yards left.

How is the match up between Raka epoxy with Hamilton cloth? Does it bond well? Does it wet out well?....etc. I'm thinking using the same combination. Thanks.

Messages In This Thread

Fiberglass cloth and epoxy
Ronnie -- 6/20/2000, 9:39 am
Re: Fiberglass cloth and epoxy
Kent LeBoutillier -- 6/20/2000, 11:39 am
Re: Fiberglass cloth and epoxy
Tony -- 6/20/2000, 3:51 pm
Re: Fiberglass cloth and epoxy
Kent LeBoutillier -- 6/21/2000, 6:03 am
Re: Fiberglass cloth and epoxy
peter czerpak -- 6/20/2000, 10:44 am