laminating resin

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Cjmac, Mar 12, 2018.

  1. Cjmac
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    Cjmac Junior Member

    What is the mix ratio for the wax additive i can get it locally at the boat yard store . Lets say i need to add wax to the final layer on a small repair. And will only need to use about 2 ounces of resin how much wax do you add.
     
  2. redreuben
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    redreuben redreuben

    2%
    Make sure the wax and styrene mixture is warm enough to keep the wax in solution, in cold weather they seperate.
     

  3. ondarvr
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    ondarvr Senior Member

    Or use nothing, the resin will cure tack free rather soon. Builders don't use wax on laminates.
     
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