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fherr(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:22 am Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Hi,



I am just about to start fitting my cowling, so that means the first  

fiberglass work on my RV 7A.



Is there a particular type of epoxy/resin the group has found best for  

the RV's (use the same or different epoxy for the cowling and fairings)?



Thanks



Francis

sshook(at)cox.net
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:01 am Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

I cannot speak for others but I am using the west system with the

accompanying pumps.  One squirt from each and it mixes just right.



Just my thoughts.



				

Scott R. Shook

RV-7A (Building)

N696JS (Reserved)



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Matt Dralle
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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Location: Livermore CA USA

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

I would echo Scotts comments.  I used the West Systems epoxy and was extremely pleased with the results.  Get some microballoons, some flocked cotton, and some 9oz cloth too, to use as filler to mix in with the epoxy where needed.  



BTW, ACS has a really nice "starter kit" for fiberglassing that includes all of the "tools" that make the job a whole lot easier.  I bought it and am really happy I did.  I wouldn't have bought some of the things thinking I "wouldn't need that", but in reality, they came in handy.



You haven't done the tail tips yet, I guess...?



Matt Dralle

RV-8 #82880

At 09:59 AM 10/21/2008  Tuesday, you wrote:

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I cannot speak for others but I am using the west system with the

accompanying pumps.  One squirt from each and it mixes just right.



Just my thoughts.



                                

Scott R. Shook

RV-7A (Building)

N696JS (Reserved)

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Last edited by Matt Dralle on Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:54 pm; edited 2 times in total

david.nelson(at)pobox.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Hi Matt,



Do you have lead on that West Systems starter kit?  I can't seem to find 

it on ACS's www site.



Thanks,

 	 /\/elson

~~ Lately my memory seems to be like a steel trap .... without any spring. 

~~



On Tue, 21 Oct 2008, Matt Dralle wrote:



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 I would echo Scotts comments.  I used the West Systems epoxy and was 

 extremely pleased with the results.  Get some microballoons, some 

 flocked cotton, and some 9oz cloth too, to use as filler to mix in with 

 the epoxy where needed.



 BTW, ACS has a really nice "starter kit" for fiberglassing that includes 

 all of the "tools" that make the job a whole lot easier.  I bought it 

 and am really happy I did.  I wouldn't have bought some of the things 

 thinking I "wouldn't need that", but in reality, they came in handy.



 You haven't done the tail tips yet, I guess...?



 Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880

Matt Dralle
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Posts: 26321
Location: Livermore CA USA

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Hi Nelson,



Here is a list of stuff to get from ACS to get your fiberglassing project off on the right foot.  My empennage tips came out really nice using these ( http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=dralle&project=617&category=975&log=63902&row=7 ).



Composite Tool Kit (Fiberglassing Starter Tool Kit)

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/comptoolkit.php



West Systems Epoxy (Get the #105 Resin and #206 Hardner)

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/westepoxy.php



West Systems Pump (These work great - Must Have)

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/301PUMP.php



West Systems User Manual (Free! Get it!)

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/neworderform.php?cmd=add&p=01-08750&q=1



9oz Cloth

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/7500.php



Gel Coat

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/polyestergelCoats.php



Flocked Cotton (Course Filler)

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/flockedcotton.php



Microballoons / Glass Bubbles (Fine Filler)

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/bubbles.php





Matt Dralle

RV-8 # 82880



At 02:13 PM 10/21/2008  Tuesday, you wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  

Hi Matt,



Do you have lead on that West Systems starter kit?  I can't seem to find it on ACS's www site.



Thanks,

        /\/elson

~~ Lately my memory seems to be like a steel trap .... without any spring. ~~



On Tue, 21 Oct 2008, Matt Dralle wrote:



>I would echo Scotts comments.  I used the West Systems epoxy and was extremely pleased with the results.  Get some microballoons, some flocked cotton, and some 9oz cloth too, to use as filler to mix in with the epoxy where needed.

>

>BTW, ACS has a really nice "starter kit" for fiberglassing that includes all of the "tools" that make the job a whole lot easier.  I bought it and am really happy I did.  I wouldn't have bought some of the things thinking I "wouldn't need that", but in reality, they came in handy.

>

>You haven't done the tail tips yet, I guess...?

>

>Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880

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Last edited by Matt Dralle on Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:53 pm; edited 2 times in total

david.nelson(at)pobox.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Thanks, Matt.



Do not archive.



 	 /\/elson

fherr(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:03 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Thanks Matt,



No, I have not done the tail (or wing) tips yet. Building in my garage  

and figured it was safer (and easier) to store the tips in the house  

(under the beds) than attached in the garage.



Thanks again guys.



Francis

N968BF reserved



On Oct 21, 2008, at 4:52 PM, Matt Dralle wrote:






I would echo Scotts comments.  I used the West Systems epoxy and was  

extremely pleased with the results.  Get some microballoons, some  

flocked cotton, and some 9oz cloth too, to use as filler to mix in  

with the epoxy where needed.



BTW, ACS has a really nice "starter kit" for fiberglassing that  

includes all of the "tools" that make the job a whole lot easier.  I  

bought it and am really happy I did.  I wouldn't have bought some of  

the things thinking I "wouldn't need that", but in reality, they came  

in handy.



You haven't done the tail tips yet, I guess...?



Matt Dralle

RV-8 #82880

At 09:59 AM 10/21/2008  Tuesday, you wrote:

[quote] 



 I cannot speak for others but I am using the west system with the

 accompanying pumps.  One squirt from each and it mixes just right.



 Just my thoughts.

 Scott R. Shook

 RV-7A (Building)

 N696JS (Reserved)



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hooverra(at)verizon.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Francis,

West Systems 105 with 205 fast or 206 slow hardener. If you just get one

hardener use the slow as it gives you more time to work especially for

larger areas.

Ralph & Laura Hoover

RV7A N527LR

Flying as of this afternoon 



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hooverra(at)verizon.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

David,



I have found West products at both Boating supply and Hobby shops. Might

save some hazmat shipping!!



Ralph



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dhall(at)donka.net
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Here's my recent order to spruce for west systems.  

The pumps completely change the game: less mess and perfect mixing.

Don't forget to add cloth.



1.00 of 01-25600 3 OZ MIXING CUP (PKG OF 100)

10.00 of 09-21200 BRUSH 1"

1.00 of 01-00318 WEST SYSTEM 301/303 PUMP PACK

1.00 of 09-28250 POLY-FIBER SUPERFIL EPOXY A&B

1.00 of 01-08200 WEST SYSTEM EPOXY KIT A-2 SLOW

 



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 Don Hall                  

 N517DG (registered)  

 rv7 finishing

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dhall(at)donka.net
Guest

Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: Fiberglass epoxy of choice

Oh, and yes, this is an order to a/c spruce. 

-------------------

Here's my recent order to spruce for west systems.  

The pumps completely change the game: less mess and perfect mixing.

Don't forget to add cloth.



1.00 of 01-25600 3 OZ MIXING CUP (PKG OF 100) 

10.00 of 09-21200 BRUSH 1"

1.00 of 01-00318 WEST SYSTEM 301/303 PUMP PACK 

1.00 of 09-28250 POLY-FIBER SUPERFIL EPOXY A&B 

1.00 of 01-08200 WEST SYSTEM EPOXY KIT A-2 SLOW

 



******************************************

 Don Hall                  

 N517DG (registered)

 rv7 finishing

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