Secrets of Fiberglassing a wooden Canoe using Epoxy
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- Covering a Canoe with Fiberglass
Step-by-step instruction to applying fibreglass cloth to a wooden canoe using the West System Epoxy and Rayplex Fiberglass Cloth. All products available on
www.rayplex.ca
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What happens if, say 6-8-10 hours elapses between coats? (e.g., overnight?) Will it eventually delaminate or what problem is created? Otherwise it seems you have to wait to sand until everything is cured and rely on a mechanical bond?
If using 2 layers of 6oz cloth , when do you recommend applying the second ?
Cloth , cloth resin ?
Cloth resin cloth ?
Apply both layers at the same time. Suggest offsetting the layers for an even finish. Ray
Thank you sir for sharing with. Us the knowledge you have earned.
Most kind .
How much epoxy did you use? (I have a 12' sailing dinghy to do and I don't want to run out part way through)
You will probably need a bit more than a gal. So gets 2 gal kits. Www.rayplex.ca
Hi Chech out web site. Rayplex.ca. As we have cloth width as fallows. 38, 50 and 60min wide. Ray
Ever build a hudson bay freighter canoe ?
did you use the 206 for the wet out and the 207 for the following coats?
The extra fiberglass and resin overhang provides the weight needed to keep the cloth against the wood
What are the dimensions of your canoe and the dimensions of the fiberglass cloth. Like 6oz 20 wide? Looking to try this for mines but not too sure on the dimensions.
We offer cloth in 3 widths 38" 50" 60"
If the epoxy is set you won't be squeegeeing it.
The window is too variable different formulations different temperatures.apply the next cote when the epoxy is sticky like tape not sticky like pancake syrup.
What type of cloth is that
6 oz plain weave 60in wide cloth.