Dog Pound wrote:Hey guys a noob here. I am in the final stages of my first tear. I have decided on fiberglass as an exterior for the simple reason that it will prevent rot and WILL NOT LEAK, a common problem with RV's.
If any of you have any real experience with using glass on a tear I would greatly apreciate any advice as my glass experience has been limited to cars.
Q#1: Since I constructed the walls out of 3/4 ply and the top outa' masonite do I have to use mat or will the epoxy be enough? Will the glass crack without the mat?
Q#2: Gelcoat spray or hand apply? I have never sprayed gel before but have done a bit of painting and would be willing to buy a gel gun if someone can give me specific instructions on how to spray it.
Anyone aware of any good books/manuals on fiberglass and gelcoat?
TIA! Love this forum. [/code]
Steve_Cox wrote:.........then buff with a good medium compound, and finally a fine compound, or rouge made for the gel-coat. Lots of work that's for sure, but at least you will be an expert at making dust when you are through.
Krob wrote:I wish my boat knew that fibreglass doesn't leak or allow rot . Replaced a lot of areas above and below the waterline that were "protected" by glass.
Dog Pound wrote:Hey guys a noob here. I am in the final stages of my first tear. I have decided on fiberglass as an exterior for the simple reason that it will prevent rot and WILL NOT LEAK, a common problem with RV's.
If any of you have any real experience with using glass on a tear I would greatly apreciate any advice as my glass experience has been limited to cars.
Q#1: Since I constructed the walls out of 3/4 ply and the top outa' masonite do I have to use mat or will the epoxy be enough? Will the glass crack without the mat?
Q#2: Gelcoat spray or hand apply? I have never sprayed gel before but have done a bit of painting and would be willing to buy a gel gun if someone can give me specific instructions on how to spray it.
Anyone aware of any good books/manuals on fiberglass and gelcoat?
TIA! Love this forum. [/code]
Dog Pound wrote:What other methods are a vailable for getting a automotive type "piano" finish? Any suggestions? Would an epoxy paint work? HELP!!!!
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