Another lesson in fiberglass yesterday

[rchevelle71]

Dont over catalyze gelcoat, and dont mix too much at once. This is as far as I got on the first coat , before it kicked, and ruined my gun. Good thing it was a $15 harbor freight special, went and got a new one this morning for another try:rolleyes:

[Ratickle]

Hopefully Artie, Steve, or Dave will get on here and know the right mixture ratios for your application.

[C_Spray]

RTFM:

Read
The
Freakin'
Manual

On the other hand, I've done it more than once myself....

It also makes the gel coat more brittle when it cures. Patience and persistence.

[Ratickle]

RTFM:

Read
The
Freakin'
Manual

On the other hand, I've done it more than once myself....

Hey, knock that schit off....


Real men don't read directions.........:sifone:

[Offshore Ginger]

2% MEK is general rule of thumb and hey $hit happens .

[rchevelle71]

2% MEK is general rule of thumb and hey $hit happens .


Yeah,

and I wasnt even drinking yet, must have thought a quart, instead of a pint:eek: All good now, first coat done, going out in a minute to lay the second:sifone:

[rchevelle71]

2 coats down, one to go, I'll go wash the wifes car while I am waiting for it to harden.

[rchevelle71]

my shadetree setup:sifone::rolleyes:

[OneBadInjun]

No complaining neighbors yet? Look'n good so far rick.

[Offshore Ginger]

Just curious are you using wax additive or PVA ?

[rchevelle71]

No complaining neighbors yet? Look'n good so far rick.


Nope,

heres the rest of the pics.

[rchevelle71]

Just curious are you using wax additive or PVA ?


It is interior gelcoat, came waxed, I added a bit more for the final coat.

[Offshore Ginger]

It is interior gelcoat, came waxed, I added a bit more for the final coat. Cool & l@@king g@@d .

[DAREDEVIL]

Nope,

heres the rest of the pics.

Looks good rick, but why did u leave the foam exposed and did not cap it ??

:confused:

[Cooperider]

A brush would have been cheaper.

[DAREDEVIL]

2 coats down, one to go, I'll go wash the wifes car while I am waiting for it to harden.

Lets hope , after it hardend it will stick.....waxed gel is fuggly !!!!

Should of went wet on wet !!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

But what do i know..lol

[MiamiOffshore]

Rick lookin' good.

Angel

[rchevelle71]

A brush would have been cheaper.


and messier:eek:

[rchevelle71]

Lets hope , after it hardend it will stick.....waxed gel is fuggly !!!!

Should of went wet on wet !!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

But what do i know..lol


The guy at fiberglass coatings said that the bilge is what it is for, I agree wet on wet would have been better, but its hard to stand in wet gel:rolleyes:

[rchevelle71]

Looks good rick, but why did u leave the foam exposed and did not cap it ??

:confused:

Cap it with what? It has been this way for 30 years, and nobody sees it, if I glassed it in, and had to remove the tank, I would have to cut the glass, plus the front 3/4 of it is under the floor, no way to cap it. I was going to tear it all out, and redo/extend the cockpit, but the warm weather is here, that will have to wait until next year, I am going to put the deck back on, rerig, and go boating:sifone::cheers2:

[rchevelle71]

Rick lookin' good.

Angel

Thanks Angel,

I am still looking for a boat for you, when its done, I'll take you for a ride:driving:

Rick

[Xray50]

Super job Rick. Almost done!

[rchevelle71]

Super job Rick. Almost done!

Hey,

I stopped by last weekend, but you were either napping, or not home, was going to stop by yesterday after the dogpark, but Jen had me go shopping:rolleyes: Should be back together in a month or so, depending on weather.

[DAREDEVIL]

Hey,

I stopped by last weekend, but you were either napping, or not home, was going to stop by yesterday after the dogpark, but Jen had me go shopping:rolleyes: Should be back together in a month or so, depending on weather.

HURRY UP !!!!!!!!! :sifone:

[rchevelle71]

HURRY UP !!!!!!!!! :sifone:

Lets not go there, I have a place to be from 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM mon-fri:sifone:

[DAREDEVIL]

Lets not go there, I have a place to be from 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM mon-fri:sifone:

chit,,,your luccky...nobody wants me that long around...even for 1 day , lol:sifone:

[rchevelle71]

chit,,,your luccky...nobody wants me that long around...even for 1 day , lol:sifone:

My wife kicks me out of the house, I have to go somewhere:rolleyes:

There are a bunch of people that would like me not to be here at work either:eek: Since I am a Q.C. Supervisor, all the machinists would rather I didnt pick on their work, but the important people know they need me, as annoying as I am:sifone:

[Xray50]

Saturday morning about 9:30 Kay took me to get a haircut.Sunday I went to Publix with Kay about 2pm. Sorry I missed you. I'm bored out of my mind! I think your company probably made some of the screws and plates they put in my foot. See pic.

[Xray50]

See attached.

[rchevelle71]

Saturday morning about 9:30 Kay took me to get a haircut.Sunday I went to Publix with Kay about 2pm. Sorry I missed you. I'm bored out of my mind! I think your company probably made some of the screws and plates they put in my foot. See pic.


It is very possible, but if we did, they were made either in Jacksonville, or Indiana, we only make the dental suff here in West Palm, I see you got a few staples too, WTF did you do?? I'll try to stop up this weekend, I am sure I'll have to go to Home Depot for something.

[rchevelle71]

Got the Pantera video from Big seas yesterday, but didnt watch it yet, it was such a nice night, I went out back and worked on the pantera, put the drains throught the stringers.

[DAREDEVIL]

See attached.

Had the same thing in 1999.....still hurts once in a while and atill can't walk 100%.
Nice when they pull those nails out.......damn that hurt.:(

What happend ????

[Xray50]

Tore the tendons that hold my arch up. Also had a bunch of arthritius in most of the joints. The screws and plates are saying in my foot. Just the staples are coming out.