Fiberglass and resin adhesion?

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Guest, Jun 21, 2004.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Does vinylester resin adhere well to woven roving?
     
  2. Corpus Skipper
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    Sure! :D
     
  3. Guest

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    VE & WR

    Vinyl ester cures in the same manner as polyester resins (free radical polymerization), and usually has better adhesive properties than polyesters. The fiber sizing on the E-glass woven roving will work for both resin types.
     
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