cool weather glassing

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by therigwelder, Feb 10, 2012.

  1. tunnels

    tunnels Previous Member

    If its laid nicely and the glass and peel ply rolled out together peel ply can save hours of sanding and trying to get lumps flatterned out etc etc . the big peel plyed panels we used to make you could play snooker on they were so flat and level !! . :p:):eek:
     
  2. michael pierzga
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    michael pierzga Senior Member

    Nice stuff peel ply..problem is its an advanced technique for a beginner. To the OP...buy a small piece of peel ply and give it a try. In future you will be glad you did.
     
  3. tunnels

    tunnels Previous Member

    Peel ply is magic stuff and can make a really nice job ! Its gets shot of surplus resin and compacts the glass you can see staight away where all the highs and lows are and with a roller can flattent eh ighs and fill in the low places and make a really nice job . Takes a wee while to get used to what you can do with it but once mastered even a reall amature can make a nice job of there laminating !!.
     

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    ondarvr Senior Member

    Like he said, for the experienced it would be easy, for a first timer just getting the glass down can be challenge. The lumps and uneven areas I was talking about are the result of doing multiple applications of glass to cover screw holes, seams and such, peel ply won't help with this. Plus when doing a nonskid finish the mat texture is not an issue and may be desirable.
     
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