Peelply

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by Yukon, Dec 14, 2019.

  1. Yukon
    Joined: Mar 2019
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    Yukon Junior Member

    Almost finished a C4 canoe made in Corecell and CF. After the laminating process I used peelply, but where I had an overlap of the peelply, now you see a small line and on some places I have some small bubbles of epoxy. Before I'm gonna apply a second (fill) coat of epoxy I want the hull very smooth. I can't find that much information how to sand and clean carbon fibre after removing peelply so I hope there is somebody here on the forum who can help me
     
    Yukon, Dec 14, 2019
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  2. Blueknarr
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    Blueknarr Senior Member

    One of the benifits of using peal-ply is that it leaves a surface ready for the next layer without needing to sand. You could use 120 on a small block to ease any ridges.

    I don't know your definition of small bubbles. I use a hand held counter sink bit to open small bubbles.
     
    Blueknarr, Dec 14, 2019
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  3. Yukon
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    Yukon Junior Member

    I sanded a small part with 150 grid and when I make it wet, I see the nice carbon look, so I guess, when I apply the second coat of epoxy I'm gonna see a different between the sanding areas and the areas where I just removed the peelply?
    With small bubbles, I mean no air bubbles, just to much epoxy on a few places. I try to take some pictures.
     
    Yukon, Dec 15, 2019
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