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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => GRP & Epoxy => Topic started by: number-1 on August 24, 2010, 07:06:31 pm

Title: strenghening a grp hull
Post by: number-1 on August 24, 2010, 07:06:31 pm

Apologies if this question has been asked before but can I just add more fibreglass over weakspots in a already finished hull or will the resin react with the original fiberglass?
thanks in advance.
Les

Title: Re: strenghening a grp hull
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on August 24, 2010, 07:37:04 pm

Quote from: number-1 on August 24, 2010, 07:06:31 pm

Apologies if this question has been asked before but can I just add more fibreglass over weakspots in a already finished hull or will the resin react with the original fiberglass?
thanks in advance.
Les

Yes, it will be O.K.   The original hull will have cured. I often 'beef up' sections myself but don't make it too thick in one go or else it will heat up when curing.   8)

Ken

Title: Re: strenghening a grp hull
Post by: nemesis on August 24, 2010, 09:18:40 pm

Hello, It is very easy to thicken a GRP hull, it is hellish to get it thinned down if you go over the top.
                             Nemesis

Title: Re: strenghening a grp hull
Post by: number-1 on August 24, 2010, 10:13:07 pm

Thanks for your replies guys  :-))