Fiberglass
#31
Originally Posted by SPLN00B2
The bondo branded resin from cambodian tire, worked fine enough for my kickpanels.
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#32
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Originally Posted by SQ Civic
like I said, it usually does get 'hard', but generally doesn't fully cure, and ends up brittle, as it's low quality waste resin. I have used bondo brand resin that didn't even gell up no matter how much MEK was added...
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#33
Originally Posted by SQ Civic
For sure it's stronger, as it's used in carbon, and kevlar fabrication, but the added strength isn't that big of a deal, considering the cost of the epoxy resin, or doing another layer of glass... but I do agree it's stronger...
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#34
Originally Posted by Haunz
glad you see the relation when the real deal is used.... but dude, there is no minor difference... a good epoxy is 4x as stong as the polyester alternative....
Mark
#36
Originally Posted by Haunz
well that may be your opinion... but in mine you will find your box has significantly less weight..... then add in fumes ect ect...
I pretty much will only use epoxy; but thats just me.....
I pretty much will only use epoxy; but thats just me.....
Mark
#38
Originally Posted by Haunz
what would you pay for epoxy ? I can get west system for about $110/gallon here in Pdot.... thats like compared to what, $75 for the same volume of resin from craptire ?
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#40
Originally Posted by SQ Civic
... just try to avoid large flat surfaces...
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