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Author: | Johneltin [ Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Pics of hull/deck seam & a few more questions (please?) |
At the risk of offending I need a bit more advice please as I need the repairs done this week: 1 Should I use thick epoxy (if it exists) or polyester resin with thickener? 2. Should I use 1 inch fibreglass tape to brush the epoxy or resin on to - that means the epoxy or resin can't be too thick otherwise it may not soak the tape enough. 3. A friend is insisting that adding the tape is better than just thick epoxy and then light/runny epoxy injected into the tight spaces/cracks at each end. 4. He also suggests grinding out ALL the old epoxy even though it's pretty solid apart from a little flaky stuff - taking both sides of the seam back to their original base before inserting the tape between. I've searched this site (Hull/Deck Seam Repair) and found a few results and there's been no mention of fibreglass tape - just thickened epoxy and clamps and I wonder if that's the best method. It's a clean separation from the sidestay to the bow with no damage to the fibreglass. I'll add pics via a url then try to upload directly. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks, J http://www.johnahern.net/Hobie2.html |
Author: | MBounds [ Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Pics of hull/deck seam & a few more questions (please?) |
1. Use epoxy for its superior adhesive abilities and strength. Thicken to a peanut butter consistency with colloidal silica (WEST 406). 2. There is no need to use fiberglass tape. 3. You should try to clean out any broken up hull/deck adhesive, but it's not necessary to remove it all. Force the epoxy into the crack with a putty knife or plastic scraper along its entire length. Clamp together and clean off the excess. Give it at least a few days to cure hard (epoxy takes a while to develop its full strength). |
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