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Old 05-20-2011, 11:40 AM   #9 (permalink)
Bill in Houston
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yeah, i guess you could put something over the foam, like latex paint, or paint a single layer of epoxy on it and then work with esters, but maybe it's easier on this one to just go with epoxy.

temperature is a big, big factor in cure/pot time, as they hint at. if there is a way to compensate for temperatures, make sure you use it.

i would suggest buying some extra supplies and practicing. i know you will want the final version to come out perfect, so some practice will really pay off, especially on stuff like compound curves, sharp corners, etc.

you probably know this, but to get a smooth exterior, you may end up using quite a bit of filler material, so include that in your thoughts. you dont really want to ever be sanding actual fiberglass.

good luck. it will be exciting to see your idea take physical form and come to life.
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