I have done some test using sanding resin mixed with a measured amount of milled fiberglass . Compared to harded resin, of the same thin thickness, the resin with milled fiberglass is substantially harder to break (as one would expect). My idea is to use milled fiberglass in the hotcoasting process for boards that will eventually be glossed. Subsequently, the poor strength qualities of sanding resin will be minimize and the coat itself will contribute more to the structural integrity of the board. In a test, the hot coat with a modest amount of milled glass lays out as flat as normal with a slight texturing from the fiber that quickly sands out. Wondering if anyone has tried this before, or if there may be any potential pitfalls. Shine http://users.leading.net/~shine
Sounds like a good idea. Additionally the milled fiberglass is lighter than the same amount of resin. Stronger and lighter. What a concept! aloha,tw
On my most recent board a 7’1", I tried something different…On the bottom I layed on an additional layer of glass with sanding resin…I wet sanded that to 220…The sanded surface was flat not textured…Then I used gloss resin on that…Wet sanded to 320…Painted with Imron…Wet sanded to 1500…Polished…Car wax.
I have done some test using sanding resin mixed with a measured amount of > milled fiberglass In a test, the hot coat with a modest amount of milled glass lays out as flat as > normal with a slight texturing from the fiber that quickly sands out. > Wondering if anyone has tried this before, or if there may be any > potential pitfalls. > Shine…hey shine, i’ve never done that but it sounds like a great idea. that method coupled with a clean/thin glosscoat may add some extra integrity. i’ll try it on a personal board sometime. i’m sure that there will be some glitches to work out. thanks, gene