Quick fiberglass repair question.

AndyRV7 · #1 03-21-2016, 10:31 AM

I have some wheel pant work to do. I read the old threads I could find but came away unsure. Is it epoxy resin I need?? Also, is 4 or 6 ounce cloth appropriate? Thanks! Andy

sapeloson · #2 03-21-2016, 10:49 AM

Epoxy resin for all Vans FG parts. I used 3 to 4 ply of 8oz bi-axial cloth to make my pant leg fairings and build up for riveted areas. Just depends on what you are doing. I'm sure if you already have some 6 you'll be fine, just adjust number of plys to suit your needs.....BTW nice rooster!

AndyRV7 · #3 03-21-2016, 11:07 AM

That's great advice. Thanks! I have some 4ounce in my surfboard ding repair box. I think I'll add some 6 and 8. I'd be curious to see some pics or hear about your leg fairings. Did you have to build a positive form to glass?Thanks again.

The Rooster was my largest. Down in Panama 2 years ago. Andy

agirard7a · #4 03-21-2016, 01:38 PM

Hi Andy. Done a fair amount of fiber glass work in my life.
Give a shout if you like can go through it with you. You should not
Need a mold. 401-862-5577.

Al

AndyRV7 · #5 03-21-2016, 01:50 PM

Thanks Al. May have a question or two.

Mike S · #6 03-21-2016, 01:59 PM

Take a look at this thread, you might find it helpful.

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...highlight=pant

AndyRV7 · #7 03-21-2016, 02:53 PM

That was a good thread Mike. One of the ones I reviewed. And it still had pictures!!

sapeloson · #8 03-23-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyRV7

That's great advice. Thanks! I have some 4ounce in my surfboard ding repair box. I think I'll add some 6 and 8. I'd be curious to see some pics or hear about your leg fairings. Did you have to build a positive form to glass?Thanks again.

The Rooster was my largest. Down in Panama 2 years ago. Andy

Used clay to shape the form then layer the glass over that.... Still have a lot of topside finish work to do but, headed the right way.....

Just got back from Boca Chica ..... First trip to Panama, had a blast! Spent a week fishing our way up the coast from Panama to Los Suenous...... Have to be careful not to spend my plane money on fishing trips....... Not doing so good....

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