Volan Glass Question

General Discussion
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I’m about to do my first Volan lam.  One layer on the bottom, two on the deck.  I usually cut the layer next to the foam short, just below the rail apex.  The outer layer is cut about 3/4 inch below.  This keeps me from having to sand a 2-layer thick lap.  Pretty standard.  

My question is about the two deck layers of Volan.  If I cut the layer against the foam short won’t the green color be off?  Should I cut both deck layers the same length along the rail and plan to sand a bit more?  WIll this affect the lap color?

All the best, Greg

2

Cut the full deck patch at the apex then lap the top layer.  The change of color isn’t a factor when it’s dressed like that since it’s mid rail.

3

Thank you, Sir.

all the best

4

Hello, I cut all the first layers to the bottom edge. This way the rails are always stronger. I learned this with R Collins.

5

Any thoughts on using a resin with optical brightness (light blue tint) and Volan glass?  I’m going to do a couple of test panels first, but just wondering if anyone has experience.

all the best

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…I use that resin and do not see any problem regarding the final volan color when I make fins, for example or other work.