4 Essential Poly Fairing Compound Tips You May Be Overlooking

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Күн бұрын

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@JCInshore
@JCInshore Ай бұрын
Having decided to completely refurbish/modify a fiberglass skiff, I have watched just about every video you've put out regarding anything fiberglass. This video has changed my thinking when I get to the fairing stage(hopefully soon). I've been using a polyester resin for my glass work. Mostly for cost reasons. I was going to stick with a polyester fairing just cuz I had the resin already. But that demonstration really showed me an epoxy fairing is really the way to go. Already having decided on paint and not gel coat, the epoxy really seems to be the way to go with the fairing. Awesome video!! Just in time!
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
As long as you're painting, epoxy fairing is the way to go. However, it would completely close the door on being able to gelcoat (something to keep in mind). If that decision isn't 100% made then a poly fairing with some cure time between sanding would also be a good option :-)
@nearlynativenursery8638
@nearlynativenursery8638 Ай бұрын
Extremely good presentation on this detailed issues. Great job Andy with experience and solid info. Jim Rodgers
@TotalBoat
@TotalBoat Ай бұрын
Super informative video, Andy! Great job!
@nunyabusiness2294
@nunyabusiness2294 Ай бұрын
Thank you- your videos never disappoint
@davestewart9146
@davestewart9146 Ай бұрын
Great information, thanks Andy 👍😁
@stephs1571
@stephs1571 Ай бұрын
Super helpful!! Thank you!
@lifeofdave1237
@lifeofdave1237 Ай бұрын
Brilliant, excellent advice as always Andy 👌 the wax definitely clogs the paper quickly 😂 as i found lol. Getting a dewaxer locally in the uk is difficult 😂 asked several places and no luck so far 😕
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday 22 күн бұрын
See if you can get ahold of Xylene :-)
@lifeofdave1237
@lifeofdave1237 21 күн бұрын
@boatworkstoday brilliant, I'll have a look. Thanks Andy 👍
@jaquigreenlees
@jaquigreenlees Ай бұрын
Andy, what about vinylester compounds? Fleming Yachts uses Vinylester based glass for their layup of their models. They also use the much more expensive fire resistant glass to make the fuel tanks.
@jorgelecuona8031
@jorgelecuona8031 Ай бұрын
Very nice video! Thanks. I am adding steingers after a rock crash🤦🤦, and using carbon f in last layers. An idea: one day u can make video for different hull profile 20x20cm, all with poli base and all with epoxy base. You can use diferents technics or cores... Regards from Spain⛵⛵
@anthonyalvarado9390
@anthonyalvarado9390 Ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you!
@philipdrew2798
@philipdrew2798 21 күн бұрын
Hi Andy, great video's. Have re-cored foredeck. Have used poly materials. Deck will be painted. I am about to fair with poly. Was advised to paint a coat of epoxy resin over the top once fairing FULLY cured (Maybe a month) Or would an epoxy barrier coat do?. Then prime and paint. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks Phil
@MultiBmorgan
@MultiBmorgan Ай бұрын
excellent again! thx
@bernardszirth9665
@bernardszirth9665 Ай бұрын
Always so well done! During last season, I hit with my Cape Dory 28ft sailboat a submerged tree log after a storm. It left a 1 inch by 1/2 inch deep gouge on the full keel all the way to the fiberglass. It’s 2 feet below the waterline. I understand I need to repair this with epoxy, could you recommend the Total boat repair product I need? Many thanks 🙏
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
I'd kinda need to see some pics but speculating you'll want some 2:1 or 5:1 epoxy for some glasswork, 1708, totalfair and finally a barrier coat (total protect) and / or bottom paint (if it's currently painted). Misc items such as mix cups, brushes, stir sticks, and solvent wipedown (surface cleaner / dewaxer). Hope this helps :-)
@bernardszirth9665
@bernardszirth9665 Ай бұрын
Would like to purchase these items from you! May I email and include images?
@joeldesker
@joeldesker Ай бұрын
Hi Andy. If after the first round of sanding (poly fairing) there are low spots, is it necessary to sand those low spots before a 2nd fairing application? And if so what is the recommended grit? I really appreciate your content. Merry Christmas from 🇦🇺
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
yes, you'll want to first wipe with a de-waxer then sand with 80 grit, clean again then layup material :-)
@Art-jw8ho
@Art-jw8ho Ай бұрын
What about the polyester structural repair putty? Would that be appropriate for filling stress cracks above the waterline?
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
Definitely better but ideally you'll also want a layer of glass overtop the filled area to stabilize the surface :-)
@robw2379
@robw2379 Ай бұрын
Great tips Andy. The "dewax before sanding" tip is going to save me a fortune in sandpaper. How are the shoulders doing? Will you be pitching for the Tigers next spring? 😉
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
Making good progress! Update next week, getting back on project ;-)!
@nathanielzervos1265
@nathanielzervos1265 Ай бұрын
Hey Andy, will we see more work on the Bertram in the future?
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
Yup, very soon. shoulders are coming along and almost ready to go!
@chrisdoyle1367
@chrisdoyle1367 Ай бұрын
Surprised you say acetone is not a de-waxer. I was taught to wipe with acetone, sand and ten wipe down again. In tests, that has always worked well for me.
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
acetone is a great cleaner for bare glass and cured gelcoat but for the most part all it does with wax is somewhat dissolve and smear. It evaporates so quickly there's not enough time to get the wax into suspension and wiped clean :-). Maybe if you did it enough times it would be ok but it's not as effective as a dedicated wax remover :-)
@Edward-bn2vw
@Edward-bn2vw Ай бұрын
That tractor has me intrigued.
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday 22 күн бұрын
It's my Baby ;-)!! 2020 JD 4052R. Got it just before the Coof set in lol
@johnnylightning1491
@johnnylightning1491 Ай бұрын
Good information. I'm just wondering how automotive body filler gets away with sanding and painting very quickly as it's basically polyester resin and wood flour. In any event, if you let the poly fairing compound sit for a couple of months would that eliminate the shrinking issue? Keep the good stuff coming.
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
A lot depends on the temps that you're working in; cooler temps = longer cure times so if a part / project is put into an 'oven' that will greatly speed up the process (spray booths are climate and humidity controlled). For the rest of us working outdoors or in typical air temps figure at least a couple weeks cure. :-)
@Dark_Ember_2024
@Dark_Ember_2024 Ай бұрын
How does vinyl ester compare to polyester? I have been told that vinyl is essentially the ester version of epoxy.
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
It's kind of like a hybrid between poly and epoxy. Essentially it's epoxy solids dissolved in a styrene based resin (similar to poly resin). Works just like poly but has a bit more moisture resistance due to the epoxy solids
@si-sb2mx
@si-sb2mx Ай бұрын
generally, unlike youtube repairs, in the workshop, polyester is used for 95% repairs for well known reasons
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
True ;-)!!
@scottschlather4945
@scottschlather4945 Ай бұрын
Where was this video this weekend! Ugh! 45 Degrees. Poly. No wax! UGH!
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
How does the saying go; day late and dollar short lol?? Hopefully all went well at the end of the day!
@stevemccormick4938
@stevemccormick4938 Ай бұрын
Try finding a dewaxer in the peoples republic of kalifornia.
@boatworkstoday
@boatworkstoday Ай бұрын
Pretty sure Jamestown / Totalboat ships to Kali :-)
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