[billy d]

Has anyone had any problems with styrene/solvents releasing from the Vans pre-preg cowl and causing the paint to release or blister? A fiberglass "friend" said to have it soda blasted to release any solvents before priming....Over kill ? or just those fiberglass guys talking after breathing too much solvent ?
Any comments will be appreciated.
billy d

 

[Lars]

Your friend is thinking polyester or vinylester. Epoxy doesn't contain styrenes. It does release small amounts of other compounds as it cures, to which some people are allergic.

 

[RV7Guy]

Clean thoroughly

Clean with a stiff plastic brush and soap and water. Then give a good wipe down with acetone. Clean again with S and W.

This will get most of the **** out of the pin holes.

As noted there are no styrenes in epoxy glass. It doesn't vent off anything.