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Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
By:Mike Savage
Date: 10/9/2007, 6:10 am
In Response To: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing (Charles Robinson)

: I read a post on this forum a while ago about using spray adhesive to hold
: the fibreglass in place while coating. Does this method work and will the
: spray adhesive affect the epoxy bonding with the saturation coat?

: Charles Robinson

Hi Charles,
From what I recall, the use of spray glue was on tricky areas like the coaming ring, not the hull or deck, to hold the glass tight to the shape.
A very light spray would do, just enough to 'catch' the cloth, which shouldn't effect resin bond.

Mike Savage
South West Cork

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
Charles Robinson -- 10/8/2007, 6:11 pm
Additional adhesives not needed
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/11/2007, 6:57 am
Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
Acors -- 10/9/2007, 10:59 am
Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
Mike Savage -- 10/9/2007, 6:10 am
Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
John Monroe -- 10/9/2007, 4:25 am
Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
Bill Hamm -- 10/9/2007, 2:37 am
Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
JohnK -- 10/8/2007, 10:46 pm
Re: S&G: Spray Adhesive for Fibreglassing
Christian -- 10/9/2007, 1:45 am