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Re: Epoxy: finishing method
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 3/27/2009, 4:25 pm
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: finishing method (Pawistik)

: I've used poly plastic when doing canoe repairs or when glassing parts. The
: trouble is the wrinkles. If you can lay it wrinkle free it might work very
: well, but every wrinkle could be a headache. Mind you, if the glas is not
: into the wrinkle and the epoxy there is taken off with a sharp scraper
: while green, maybe it could turn out well despite wrinkles. Practicing on
: scrap seems wise.
: Cheers,
: Bryan

I've got very limited experience with polyester film but it's a fairly stiff yet flexible sheet, depending on the thickness. Doesn't tend to wrinkle though. Won't go around compound curves without heat so I'd say mostly limited to S&G's relatively flat surfaces.

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: finishing method
Bill Hamm -- 3/26/2009, 1:43 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Simeon -- 3/26/2009, 5:32 pm
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Bill Hamm -- 3/26/2009, 6:14 pm
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
PatrickC -- 3/26/2009, 8:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Bill Hamm -- 3/27/2009, 8:47 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Pawistik -- 3/27/2009, 10:57 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Bill Hamm -- 3/27/2009, 4:25 pm
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Dave Houser -- 3/27/2009, 2:53 pm
Re: Epoxy: finishing method *NM*
Dave Houser -- 3/27/2009, 2:52 pm
Re: Epoxy: finishing method *LINK*
Mike Bielski -- 3/26/2009, 10:47 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
John F Monroe -- 3/26/2009, 4:43 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method *LINK* *Pic*
Armin Wendt -- 3/26/2009, 2:12 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Bill Hamm -- 3/26/2009, 2:57 am
Re: Epoxy: finishing method
Bill Hamm -- 3/26/2009, 2:51 am