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cterrebonne
05-19-2008, 08:31 PM
i have been doing some more research. everywheres i read i read that use epoxy when going over old with new glass. but that you cant use epoxy when using chop mat because the binding agent isnt compatable with epoxy resin. therefore leaving me with the following conclusion either use polyester or vinlyester or just use epoxy without the chop. any one use polyester on old boats without problem.

turbinedoctor
05-19-2008, 08:35 PM
Try gorilla glue. it sticks to everything. :hi:

cterrebonne
05-19-2008, 08:35 PM
Try gorilla glue. it sticks to everything. :hi:

it would probably get a little costly

turbinedoctor
05-19-2008, 08:42 PM
Yeah it would but I cant make heads or tails out of which type of glass material for which job either.:beer:

cterrebonne
05-19-2008, 08:51 PM
Yeah it would but I cant make heads or tails out of which type of glass material for which job either.:beer:

yeah you right, i talked with a local glass guy who does really great work and he said he uses iso-poly resin. then you talk to suppliers and they say use epoxy on old. i just e-mailed another supplier and i guess i will see what they say to use. if the epoxy was not so expensive.

cterrebonne
05-19-2008, 08:57 PM
check this out i guess you can use both with this chop mat.

http://www.fiberglasssite.com/servlet/Detail?no=9&sfs=7508dafa

THEFERMANATOR
05-19-2008, 08:57 PM
www.FGCI.com (http://www.FGCI.com) they'll set you up wit hall the info you need for any repair job.

cterrebonne
05-19-2008, 09:44 PM
thanks ferm, nice site too

turbinedoctor
05-20-2008, 06:55 AM
I havent seen Skools reply to this thread yet. He is another one on this board who could shed some light on this subject.




Skools, Where ya at brudda. :sleep:

cterrebonne
05-20-2008, 08:12 AM
i just got a response from fiberglass site and they said that poly would work fine.

turbinedoctor
05-20-2008, 10:03 AM
GREAT!! :clap:


Got it done yet??? :nut:

cterrebonne
05-20-2008, 03:08 PM
GREAT!! :clap:


Got it done yet??? :nut:

still have to finish the v-20