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Just wondering...
By:Pete Rudie
Date: 4/14/2001, 1:34 am
In Response To: In the immortal words of Groucho Marx . . . (Paul G. Jacobson)

whether anyone has used "veil" cloth as a final layer. In fiberglass layups it is used just under the gel coat, to prevent the underlying cloth or mat from printing through. It's aramid, of the same family as Kevlar, but it's white and only 0.38 oz./sq.yd. I have used it in other applications, but not with clear resins, so don't know whether it wets out clear. At $14/yd it's not cheap, but for the guy looking for that last ounce of weight savings it could be something to consider. It probably has better impact and wear resistance than glass, too.

Messages In This Thread

First Bender
Chris Luneski -- 4/12/2001, 8:39 pm
Re: First Bender
Jim -- 4/12/2001, 10:09 pm
Re: First Bender
Arthur -- 4/12/2001, 9:49 pm
double paddle canoes
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/12/2001, 11:35 pm
Hi Paul
Arthur -- 4/13/2001, 12:31 am
In the immortal words of Groucho Marx . . .
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/13/2001, 11:24 pm
Just wondering...
Pete Rudie -- 4/14/2001, 1:34 am