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Re: Bleeder film would work for S&G
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 4/30/2009, 12:52 am
In Response To: Bleeder film would work for S&G (Simeon)

: On the other hand, bleeder film has lots of small holes to allow the excess
: resin to be squeezed/sucked out. So if you wanted a smooth finish, all you
: need to do is lightly sand the small resin spots that will be left proud
: from those holes once you've peeled it off, and you're done.. You'd be no
: further behind in terms of a clear finish than the usual fill coat method,
: and considerably further ahead with a smooth filled finish to start off
: with.

: No good for a strip boat though, as the film I've used isn't deformable to
: fit compound curves. It would work very well on a S&G.

That's an interesting idea :)

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: fiberglass for finishing
Bill Hamm -- 4/29/2009, 1:48 am
Re: Epoxy: fiberglass for finishing------WebKitFor
Greg H------WebKitFormBoundaryAAAbAA3+AAhAAAXo -- 4/29/2009, 9:02 am
Re: Epoxy: fiberglass for finishing------WebKitFor
Bill Hamm -- 4/29/2009, 10:50 am
Bleeder film would work for S&G
Simeon -- 4/29/2009, 4:31 pm
Re: Bleeder film would work for S&G
Bill Hamm -- 4/30/2009, 12:52 am
Re: Epoxy: fiberglass for finishing
Robin Boys -- 4/29/2009, 4:31 am
Re: Epoxy: fiberglass for finishing
Bill Hamm -- 4/30/2009, 12:49 am