Hi folks. I just laminated the bottom of a 7,0. My first shape, and the lamination went great. Wrapping the rails was a bit difficult, and some of the cloth is not hard because it was never touched by resin (on the rails), and I am wondering if I should mix a small batch of lam resin to touch those dry spots down to the rail before I put on the first layer of deck glass, or should I just do it with my deck lamination? Also, after laminating the bottom, is there a certain amount of time in which I must laminate the deck? Can I wait a day or two, or should I do it right away? This is the one area I guess I overlooked in the hours of research I put into this board, and now I’m wondering (an hour after I laminated the bottom) if the deck layers will stick to the bottom layer if it is totally dry. Hmm. I guess I need this answered right away, but seeing how I waited til the last minute, I guess I will have to settle for an answer when I get it. I appreciate any advice I can get. Feel free to email me.
Hi folks. I just laminated the bottom of a 7,0. My first shape, and the > lamination went great. Wrapping the rails was a bit difficult, and some of > the cloth is not hard because it was never touched by resin (on the > rails), and I am wondering if I should mix a small batch of lam resin to > touch those dry spots down to the rail before I put on the first layer of > deck glass, or should I just do it with my deck lamination? Also, after > laminating the bottom, is there a certain amount of time in which I must > laminate the deck? Can I wait a day or two, or should I do it right away? > This is the one area I guess I overlooked in the hours of research I put > into this board, and now I’m wondering (an hour after I laminated the > bottom) if the deck layers will stick to the bottom layer if it is totally > dry. Hmm. I guess I need this answered right away, but seeing how I waited > til the last minute, I guess I will have to settle for an answer when I > get it. I appreciate any advice I can get. Feel free to email me. > The first question is are you using epoxy or polyester?If it is polyester you can wait but I would go ahead and wet out the dry spots and let them kick.I don’t know about epoxy.Hope this helped ya.
The first question is are you using epoxy or polyester?If it is polyester > you can wait but I would go ahead and wet out the dry spots and let them > kick.I don’t know about epoxy.Hope this helped ya. I am using polyester, and finding that the ratio of catalyst to resin is kicking exactly as the can says. I am glassing in 65 degree, So Cal coastal climate with relatively high humidity (but nothing compared to FL). I was just worried that if the bottom dried thoroughly that the deck layers would not stick to the bottom layer. If I can wait, then I will, because my neighbors don’t like the smell and have asked me to wait until tomorrow when they are at work. The time now is 8:25 Pac time on Wednesday night. Also, there is a chance I can’t get to the deck tomorrow at all because my wife and I might go to the horse races. Any advice following the excellent advice I just received would be much appreciated. I truly couldn’t have done the shaping as smoothly if it weren’t for this website. It is amazing how helpful you folks are to each other. Long live the home shapers!
Relax,since its poly you have no problem…you can wait several days if needed but I would cover the board with some plastic to keep the air borne dust and dirt off.Here is a thing that I would do…mix a batch and wet out the dry spots…while you are at it go ahead and paint a coat of lam resin over the whole lap…it is like a prime coat and you can come back and sand it without whacking into the foam.This is called “basting a lap” around here.
Relax,since its poly you have no problem…you can wait several days if > needed but I would cover the board with some plastic to keep the air borne > dust and dirt off.Here is a thing that I would do…mix a batch and wet > out the dry spots…while you are at it go ahead and paint a coat of lam > resin over the whole lap…it is like a prime coat and you can come back > and sand it without whacking into the foam.This is called “basting a > lap” around here. Thanks for the advice, Clean Lines. Very helpful. But I don’t exactly understand the term “basting a lap.” I get that it is basically adding another layer of laminating resin on top of the previous one, but what are the benefits? Strength? Will it add a lot of weight? And you mentioned sanding. I wasn’t planning on sanding the laminating resin except in a couple bumpy spots. Is it normal to sand the lam coat? I know I just asked a lot of questions, sorry, but it’s all about learning.
Nah thats O.K. this lap basting thing messes up a lot of folks.It is just a thin coat of lam resin painted over the humps and bumps to even out the mess…it doesn’t add much weight(I use a 2 in inch brush),It just kinda fills in the gaps so you can clean it up a little easier…it is not necessary by any means.Pro glassers don’t do it…sometimes beginners make a mess but it is your call.Sorry if I confused you.