[Public-list] Polyester to Polyester bond

[Michael Connolly]

Gord and CB,
  Thanks for the input.  I certainly respect you two guys as knowledgeable.  If Epoxy is the better material then by all means use it.  Even if it is 5 times more expensive, if it is 1000 times better then the cost difference is inconsequential.
  Michael #133

Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:
  I think CB is right...the industry is certainly of the same opinion re
repairs to polyester hulls.

Gord #426







> Epoxy has a 1000 times better bonding characteristic to polyester or
> anything else than polyester to it self or anything else.
> 
> Google it ... you'll see.
> 
> As for the Failure factor you spoke of ... sounds like bad repair methods.
> Fairing/feathering/layering in is the best technique for addressing this
> but if the substrate is poor then there may be further failure. Best case
> scenario is to evaluate the entire area prior to repair --- with a hammer!
> 
> I do.
> 
> Infinty was refaired with Epoxy - MAAS and Microballons - no 3m cop-outs.
> Then hand faired. After that I too applied Interlux Interprotect which is
> awesome and has worked well. No stress or failure factors to date. After 4
> years.
> 
> Best of luck ... but epoxy is an improvement and will not disappoint...
> just use alot if in doubt. It is an Alberg 30.

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