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 Post subject: Tiger repair,
PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 3:25 am 
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Do you use polyester or epoxy on the Tiger hulls?

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 Post subject: Re: Tiger repair,
PostPosted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:00 pm 
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Poly resins


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 Post subject: Re: Tiger repair,
PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:25 pm 
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Isn't the 2008 or newer Vinylester resin?

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 Post subject: Re: Tiger repair,
PostPosted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:12 am 
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Vinylester resin is a polyester type resin...it's a high grade type. This resin flows out into the fabric (fiberglass) quicker than a regular "boat yard" type. When you add MEKP (catalyst) to it and mix it in you'll find the resin changes from a slight rose color to a light tan, showing you have a good mix. You will probably find also that as it cures it may turn back to a rose tint (chemistry at it's finest). Keep in mind that Vinylester is a laminating resin which will cure with a tacky feeling on the surface.... unless you add "Surfacing Agent" (wax) which will help the curing.


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