New wood.Fiberglass/Resin

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Dallas_B_, Apr 11, 2005.

  1. Dallas_B_
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    :confused: Just put on Dryed new wood on my Bay boat, And now putting on Fiberglass Mat and Resin. ?????????? How many layers of mat should I put on? and after I finish Do I put Bondo on top to make it smooth???????// And MOST of all What kind of paint do I put on???? I put west marine last time and It peeled off. Help Please
     
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    epoxy to polyester not polyester to epoxy. West Marine usually sells epoxy based resins. Bondo is poyerster. Sounds like polyester resin over wood followed by gelcoat and a webbing solution. I'm assuming you are talking about the floor or a deck.
     
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