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May 05, 2009, 03:55:09 PM
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campbell

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Resin working times
« on: May 05, 2009, 03:55:09 PM »
Im trying to research a way to increase the working time of fiberglass resins.  ive run across several different types of hardeners some say "fast hardener" some say "slow hardener"  Some people say to use a thinning agent to help wet out large fiberglass areas.  Anyone have experience with any of this and can anyone help with what type of hardeners and thinners have worked for them?  How "thin" can you actually get the resin?

-KRC
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May 05, 2009, 07:42:15 PM
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Capt. Bob

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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2009, 07:42:15 PM »
KRC,
There are peeps on this Forum that know more about glass than they do about themselves.
If this doesn't get answered to your satisfaction, I'll sell my CCP and buy a Pro Line :roll:

Come to think about it, I haven't owned one of those. :wink:
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May 05, 2009, 08:32:56 PM
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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 08:32:56 PM »
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KRC,
There are peeps on this Forum that know more about glass than they do about themselves.
If this doesn't get answered to your satisfaction, I'll sell my CCP and buy a 19-6 :roll:

Come to think about it, I haven't owned one of those. :wink:

First of all I will apologize to Cambell for posting this here:

Capt. Bob, Why do you have such a problem with a 19-6?

We (us proud 19-6 owners) do not go around bashing (bashing may not be the correct term) your boat do we?

Even if it is a joke enough is enough DUDE!!
Take a break!
You always have some smart remark about them.

Also RickK my apologies but enough is enough.
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luv2driveaquasport
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May 05, 2009, 09:33:57 PM
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MarshMarlowe196

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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2009, 09:33:57 PM »
Was there an edit here?  I see pro-line... ??  Hmmm.... :scratch:     :wink:
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Key West 1720 / Yam C90

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May 05, 2009, 09:41:01 PM
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2009, 09:41:01 PM »
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KRC,
There are peeps on this Forum that know more about glass than they do about themselves.
If this doesn't get answered to your satisfaction, I'll sell my CCP and buy a Pro Line :roll:

Come to think about it, I haven't owned one of those. :wink:



Capt. Bob, Why do you have such a problem with a 19-6?

There I changed it for ya DUDE so take your Maalox and have a good night's sleep.


We (us proud 19-6 owners) do not go around bashing (bashing may not be the correct term) your boat do we?

Well you got that right :idea: It's not bashing, it's joking and your skin appears rather thin.


You always have some smart remark about them.

Well it's better than some dumbass remark.
I've owned three Aquas and I'm looking for a fourth. I love the brand cause I grew up with it. There's a small navy of 170 owners on this forum and I comment on them. They fire it right back. Lately there's been a rash of 19-6s come on board (which is great) so I tickle them. It 's meant in the nature of friendly rivalry amongst members who share a common thread but you seem to take this stuff a little too seriously. We're talkin' boats here, not about you.


Also RickK my apologies but enough is enough.

You got that right too.
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May 05, 2009, 09:54:36 PM
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2009, 09:54:36 PM »
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Was there an edit here?  I see pro-line... ??  Hmmm.... :scratch:     :wink:

Trying to keep it civil. 8)
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May 05, 2009, 10:09:44 PM
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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2009, 10:09:44 PM »
Hey campbell since no one has answered you yet check this site out they can pretty much tell you more than you can imagine. www.bateau2.com
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May 05, 2009, 10:15:22 PM
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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2009, 10:15:22 PM »
Quote from: "Capt. Bob"
Quote from: "Badonquasport196"
Was there an edit here? I see pro-line... ?? Hmmm.... :scratch: :wink:

Trying to keep it civil. 8)

Civil like the Civil War?  :mrgreen: I believe you love all Aquasports Bob, I mean you'd have to in order to own a CCP :eye:  I kid, I kid...  Lately it does seem that these little rivalrys are tending to derail some threads slightly... on that note-

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Im trying to research a way to increase the working time of fiberglass resins.  ive run across several different types of hardeners some say "fast hardener" some say "slow hardener"  Some people say to use a thinning agent to help wet out large fiberglass areas.  Anyone have experience with any of this and can anyone help with what type of hardeners and thinners have worked for them?  How "thin" can you actually get the resin?

-KRC

How much more working time are you looking for?  In my experience, it's taken resin a fairly long time to cure or "kick", usually 12-24hrs.  Seems that the biggest contributing factors to cure time are temperature and humidity.
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May 06, 2009, 05:54:03 AM
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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2009, 05:54:03 AM »
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 Lately it does seem that these little rivalrys are tending to derail some threads slightly... on that note-

Agreed .

Last comment on this PROBLEM! :mrgreen: by me will be dropped.
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May 07, 2009, 10:15:41 PM
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Re: Resin working times
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2009, 10:15:41 PM »
You can add more or less catalyst as needed depending on weather conditions. If you need more working time you can always use less catalyst to give you enough time to wet things out properly then plug in the electric heaters to make it kick off. Look at this chart and it will give you an idea. http://www.fiberglass-repair.com/catchart.html
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