resin
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=90148
Printed Date: May 03, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Topic: resin
Posted By: creepin cutty
Subject: resin
Date Posted: February 06, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Ok, i started to do some fiberglass with polyurethane resin, my question is can i use epoxy resin? i will be doing body work and painting, if that has any affect? whats the diffrence? can i use epoxy over polyurethane? Thanks guys ;) ------------- ...JUST BEING ME...
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Posted By: creepin cutty
Date Posted: February 06, 2007 at 2:08 PM
shooooot! i meant POLYESTER not polyurethane* SORRY!! ------------- ...JUST BEING ME...
Posted By: liftedlimo
Date Posted: February 17, 2007 at 3:56 AM
Ok there are three basic types of resins: polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin. Polyester shrinks the most, is the weakest, and smells the worst. Vinyl ester has some odd properties. It doesnt bond well with itself when it ages so well. It is kinda the "middle" of the pack. i was told at school that it doesnt work well cost wise for what we do, and that was the last thing I learned about it. Epoxy resin is the best of the three. Best strength, smallest shrinkage, lowest smell, etc... Of course epoxy being the best, also cost the most.
And the rule of thumb is the best can cover the worst resins, but the worst can not cover the best.
-brandon
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120" Strech Limousine on 40'sCummins 5.9, partial tube chassis, 4-links, dana 60's, divored np205, 30 inch travel airbag suspension , etc... I just need to finish it
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