Acceptable Pre-Mixed Fairing Compound Substitute?

[MountaineerMiner]

Is there an acceptable substitute to the pre-mixed fairing compounds? Will glass bubbles work? I will be applying gel-coat over it below the waterline so Q-cells and SM Fairing Compound are out.

If I use glass bubbles how thick or thin can it be (cured)?

Thanks for any input you might have!


Mike

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Acceptable Pre-Mixed Fairing Compound Substitute?

Yep, Glass bubbles are the way to go. It's fairing compound so it's not designed for thick applications since it has no structural strength. 1/16" - 1/8" max. The amount of hardener will determine the cure and working time.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Acceptable Pre-Mixed Fairing Compound Substitute?

Is there an acceptable substitute to the pre-mixed fairing compounds? Will glass bubbles work? I will be applying gel-coat over it below the waterline so Q-cells and SM Fairing Compound are out.

If I use glass bubbles how thick or thin can it be (cured)?

Thanks for any input you might have!


Mike

Whats the application ? How big is the repair that your trying to Fair out ? .. why do you need a fairing compound ?

Just to let you know.. Fairing compounds are not normally used for underline repairs.

What is the application ?

YD.