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Old June 25th 06, 01:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Fiberglass vs. Fabric

On 25 Jun 2006 03:53:58 -0700, "Lou" wrote:

Ok, everyone, I've started to experiment with fiberglass. I bought the
foam, the fabric,hardner and resin. I've mix the resin and hardener
with micro balloons and came up with something that resembles honey
dijon salad dressing. I've put it on the foam, layed down the fabric
and then had to mix more resin and hardener. Put that mix on top and
spread it around. Layed down another layer of fabric, mixed more
resin/hardener, spead it around and layed down dacron.
Now the big question, Does this sound correct? Can anyone tell me if
I missed a step? This so far is a test piece, but I know what I can use
it for. I am kinda suprised of how flexable the fiished product is.
Lou


nah you've got it totally wrong :-)
y' dont Fiish the bloody stuff you squeegee it out thin.
pretend it's a million dollars a litre and make it extend as far as
possible.
remember "not white, not wet"

forget how flexible it is until it cures.
how heavy is it?

Stealth (glad it's him not me) Pilot