[roc-chat] Re: Pesky Pin Holes
- From: Troy Monroe Stacey <tstacey001@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:53:09 -0800
Oh there's also that powder additive made by West for their epoxies. I forget
the number but it's purple and is not the strongest or the lightest, but right
in the middle. It's a great filler and easy to sand and work with. But that
Bondo stuff is better.
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On Nov 29, 2011, at 1:47 PM, Richard Dierking <redierking@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> All very good suggestions, I even like the larger rocket idea! I use 2-part
> Aeropoxy Light and let it dry overnight. It's a bit tough to sand, so you
> have to apply in a thin coat, and you can see the Aeropoxy in the filled
> holes. If you're having trouble locating all the holes before painting, try
> using an air gun at close range to blast the dust from the pits. Previously,
> I used a vacuum on the tube before painting, but missed a lot of small holes
> that were filled with dust.
>
> Also, since I changed my fiberglassing technique, I have a lot fewer pin
> holes. I found that many of the pin holes were caused by air bubbles
> entrained in the resin during mixing. Now, I apply the resin to the whole
> tube, let it set a minute, lightly brush the tube again, then apply the
> cloth. This has reduced the number of air bubbles/pin holes.
>
> Richard "just don't ask me about painting" Dierking
> Subject: [roc-chat] Re: Pesky Pin Holes
> From: tstacey001@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:26:35 -0800
> To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Bondo. There's a finishing Bondo that we used on Itsy Bitsy and I don't
> remember exactly what it was called, but it set up quick and sanded great and
> was awesome. Anyone from Team Tarantula still around know what I'm talking
> about?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 29, 2011, at 1:18 PM, Gregory Lyzenga <lyzenga@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> On Nov 29, 2011, at 12:48 PM, Scott Christiansen wrote:
>
> Anyone have an easy way to fill pin holes in fiberglass? The less sanding the
> better.
>
> Scott
>
> If the holes aren't too big, I've found that wall spackle from the home
> improvement store works well and sands with almost no effort.
>
> - Greg
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