Fiberglassing question

Hi.

what is the general method of glassing .

is it 4,oz bottom & 6,oz top or 8,oz top.

& is it ok to do 2 filler coats if you have some big dints that you cant sand out (im just learning to do the glass thing) .

I can get the glass on the board but i cant seem to get the finish to be A1

i do.

1 lam coat.

1 filler coat.(sand this one this is where im getting dints or maybe bumps ?)

1finish coat.(wet sand & polish).

have i got this in the right order or have i stuffed up somewhere .

if some one can help this would be great

& if your on the gold coast (australia) let me no if i can come see ya .

Thanx .

Dan

Danny,

There’s nothing written in stone for glass schedules/layering, but generally speaking, longer boards would have a heavier schedule like 6-6/6 or a 6-4/6 and the shorter boards might get 4-4/4 or a 4-4/6. At a minimum, I prefer a board glassed with 6 for longevity over lightness (and I’m pretty rough on boards). In regards to 8 - seems mostly used for longer or specialtly application boards.

What length are you making, what weight are you, do you want a light board or one that is more durable? I’m sure some sugesstions will follow.

As for two hotcoats - I don’t see a problem with it. I’ve applied two in the past for the same reasons. The only warning would be that too thick of plain resin (resin without cloth) can susceptible to cracks when it flexes. If you do the second filler coat, just try to sand any unnecessary off. Your glass/resin outline is on target.

Best,

HerbB

hey thanx for the info .

im about 95kg .

i did the two coats & whalla it worked i made the second coat light as i could so i just had enough to do the job .

thanx for the advice .

as for layups ive herd that most people in shops do the 4 bottom & a 6 top for most standard short boards is this just to save on cost .

if you made a board for a good surfer that would do arieals & push it a bit what would you use in glassing 6/6 4/4/6 ?.

kool thanx for your time .

Dan

Dan, I’m close to your weight 105 kg and my suggestion for a board that lasts is 6 oz bottom, 6 oz top, a 1/2 to 2/3 length 6 oz deck patch with a stomp patch of 6 oz where you need it most.

One hot coat each side, then the finish coat is thinned with styrene.

All in UV laminating, add home-made surfacing agent for the hot coat and finish.

I have never done a second hot coat or (yet) used what we sometimes call a cheater coat along the lap. Doesn’t mean that I won’t use a cheater coat, though, especially with UV resin making it so quick and convenient.

Yes the board will be heavier than shop stuff, but a LOT more durable. My current board is almost 5 years old, but I’m not doing aerials on it.

Hi dude thanx for that .

sorry to be “green around the ears” but what do you meen UV

is there some type of additive that I can put in the glass .

ive herd of people putting sunscreen in the glass but i dont no how much,what type,or to do it or not .

anyway thanx for the info .

Dan