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[barryfoote]

Any body tell me what they are? I am told to give a final coat to my fibreglass hull with resin mixed with them. Why?

What will be the downsize if I don't use them?

Sorry to show my ignorance, but I am new to this fibreglassing lark!!

Barry

[Circlip]

Little hollow spheres of filler added to Glass or Super glue mixes to "Bulk" them out. Easier to fair things in and then sand back.   

  Regards  Ian.

[stevext]

Hi
Rubbibg back the microballons will take a bit of time but if you can locate small quantities of it try awlgrip which is an epoxy filler used in the marine industry.it sands really well and leaves a good finish that takes paint well.......

Hope that's of some use to you.

[Colin Bishop]

See here for microballoons: http://www.deluxematerials.com/products_building.html

Colin

[barryfoote]

Thanks Colin

[Chuffy]

Microballoons, mixed with enamel paint for textured deck paint. very easy and looks good.

Paul.

[Howard Q]

Hellofotski.
Microballoons I have some still in my workshop, they are excellent for bulking up without the weight, only thing to watch; when you use them extra care is needed when you pour from the container, they are a bit like mercury, one slip and you are finding them for weeks.
Howard Q.