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Originally Posted by 3-Wheeler
Hi Aerohead,
How about taking this a step further to save more cost... 
Instead of using Elmer's glue as a barrier, why just use the same glue to hold on the fiberglass itself, as in this example (about 3/4 down the page).
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...s-10638-3.html
It's lasted over 15 years so far, as still looks good!!
Might just use the same technique on the tail extension. You never know!! 
Jim. |
Jim,the linear thought progression was too much for my pea-brain! Hiding in plain view,I would have never even thought to just use the glue as resin.
I do like the 'drying' qualities of polyester,where I can continue laminating as rapidly as I can batch and then get into body filler.
But no doubt,short of a crash,a panel or fairing would rarely have to demonstrate maximum compressive strength or adhesion,so the Elmer's obviously is "there" as far a a matrix counterpart for the glass.
That's quite a revelation ! I like it! Thanks for the brain tickle.
I've kept hoping over the decades that I might be able to respect my mind by using it,however,it looks I must consider leaning on others,and their novel ideas to help me along.
P.S. I use the Elmer's Carpenter's Glue,and once it goes off it appears to be fairly immune to moisture.I've experienced Gorilla glue failures and will no longer trust it.