Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry :)

[allymoss]

Hi all,

The most novice question of all but..

How do you fibreglass? I have looked but people talk as if you know how to do it, and I don't!

Ive got a small 8ft 3 point hydroplane project and want to fibreglass it.

Now, could someone give a simple 1. 2. 3. kind of thing

Thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

too big of subject, here: http://www.iboats.com/Fiberglass_Re...d.216502--list_time.1202668447--view_id.12694

 

[allymoss]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Thanks for that but im on a budget and less I spend the better, and I know youre going to say spend $23 rather than risk messing up a whole boat.

But. Please anyone??

e.g.
1. rub down with sander
2. make sure its hot day
etc etc

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

when you start priceing supplies, the book will be cheap insurance you did it right. try the library for a copy. most have them.

 

[allymoss]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

ok, thanks

 

[oops!]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

td is right.......

glassing is a chemical process...get it wrong and ittl break..

read the book.
sorry to be blunt, but the stuff is expencive, if you cant afford the book ...go to the libarary, and as your learning, save your sheckels, till you can afford the glass and resin.

but in a nutshell...

put on protective clothing and safety gear...
coveralls, goggles, breathing mask, (get a good one) and gloves.

do this only in a well ventelated area.

rough up the old glass.....
clean with acetone.
cut glass to fit.
mix resin according to manufacturers directions.
roll in some resin.
place glass.
work the resin into the glass totally...it must be soaked with resin.
add more resin as needed.
work out any air bubbles trapped under the glass.
wait till it starts to kick.
repeat as nessary.
how many times you repeat depends on the repair, or stress on the area.
could take several layers.

it sounds easy...it is. but theres a lot to mixing the stuff...read the book.

hope this helps
cheers
oops

 

[oops!]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

oh .........and by the way....

its never wrong to ask a stupid question.

in fact ...there are no stupid questions......

the guys here...are really patient with people as they learn...thats one reason why this forum exists....

cheers
oops

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

what he said

 

[klos]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Use the roller thingy to spread the smelly sticky stuff onto the itchy stuff and shortly after that you have fiberglass!

Just kidding.

The best way to learn is read all the info you can. Tons of info online.

Also find a local fiberglass supplies distributor. (The place where the boat shops and repair facilities buy from). If you are buying supplies from them they should also give you plenty of technical info.

I have a composites application guide I can email you if your interested.

 

[allymoss]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Hi, thanks a lot all of you. I just wanted to get the jist of it to begin with to se whether I should actually go ahead with glassing it or just sticking with marine ply or treated wood.

klos, if you could send me that guide ill pm you my email addy, don't know if your supposed to put it open on forums...

 

[klos]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Composites guide has been sent. Let me know when you get it.

 

[oops!]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Hi, thanks a lot all of you. I just wanted to get the jist of it to begin with to se whether I should actually go ahead with glassing it or just sticking with marine ply or treated wood

hold it.......what are you doing?

stringers?...transom.....

they NEED to be glassd in....and pressure treated plywood is the material of choice

 

[allymoss]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

sorry messed up my words. Yes, I am glassing everything in

 

[drewmitch44]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Klos i would like to get a copy of that. I PM ed you my e-mail address.

 

[klos]

Re: Fibreglassing stupid question, sorry

Klos i would like to get a copy of that. I PM ed you my e-mail address.

You should have it soon.
There is some info in there you will probably never use but its good to have.