Fiberglassing
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This is a stronger version of polyester resin, and somewhere between polyester and epoxy in strength. It has the ease of workability of polyester and compliments the strength of fiberglass much better than polyester. Not usually needed in hotrodding. Vinyl ester is much more heat resistant than either of the polyester resins, and also chemical resistant. It also shrinks alot less, so print-through is less of a problem. If you want to easily make some very strong, rigid, and lightweight parts, use vinyl ester resin, along with either fiberglass mat or cloth, and add a layer of 6 oz carbon fiber in the middle of the laminate. | This is a stronger version of polyester resin, and somewhere between polyester and epoxy in strength. It has the ease of workability of polyester and compliments the strength of fiberglass much better than polyester. Not usually needed in hotrodding. Vinyl ester is much more heat resistant than either of the polyester resins, and also chemical resistant. It also shrinks alot less, so print-through is less of a problem. If you want to easily make some very strong, rigid, and lightweight parts, use vinyl ester resin, along with either fiberglass mat or cloth, and add a layer of 6 oz carbon fiber in the middle of the laminate. | ||
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As far as how much to use, it depends on the part you are making. For a [[Make a fiberglass fan shroud|fan shroud]] you can lay up two layers of mat over most of it and reinforce all the edges with a third layer. All 2 oz mat. This would give a very light weight body, a little less than 1/8" thick and stronger edges a little more than 1/8" thick. | As far as how much to use, it depends on the part you are making. For a [[Make a fiberglass fan shroud|fan shroud]] you can lay up two layers of mat over most of it and reinforce all the edges with a third layer. All 2 oz mat. This would give a very light weight body, a little less than 1/8" thick and stronger edges a little more than 1/8" thick. | ||
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