November 25th 18, 02:12 AM
On Friday, February 3, 1995 at 4:26:02 PM UTC-5, wohlsen wrote:
> Thank you to all who responded to my previous query concerning foam core
> construction.
>
> I have heard that common epoxies used in composite construction do not adhere to
> plastic films such as Saran wrap. Is this correct? If so is it feasible to
> employ it as a release agent when building a thin wall, non-structural component
> such as a cowling? That is, can I wrap a male plug made of styrofoam with
> Saran wrap, lay on the epoxy and glass, smooth and fill to desired finish, and
> then pull out the plug and add any internal bracing necessary to maintain its
> shape?
>
> Thanks for any comments.
> Thank you to all who responded to my previous query concerning foam core
> construction.
>
> I have heard that common epoxies used in composite construction do not adhere to
> plastic films such as Saran wrap. Is this correct? If so is it feasible to
> employ it as a release agent when building a thin wall, non-structural component
> such as a cowling? That is, can I wrap a male plug made of styrofoam with
> Saran wrap, lay on the epoxy and glass, smooth and fill to desired finish, and
> then pull out the plug and add any internal bracing necessary to maintain its
> shape?
>
> Thanks for any comments.