[C38] blister filling compound

Max Soto maxsoto at gmail.com
Thu Jul 28 00:12:27 EDT 2011


Hey Steve , 
Do you remember which epoxy filler you used???

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On Jul 26, 2011, at 11:02, "Steve Smolinske" <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com> wrote:

> Max, we used an auto body product called Dolphin Glaze for the smaller ones and an epoxy based filler for the larger  ones. 
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> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Finn
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:58 AM
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> Subject: Re: [C38] blister filling compound
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> Max,
> I think the biggest problem in this process is that after all that work sanding.... you still need to wait a bit to ensure the hull is dry.   A moisture meter would probably help speed things, but encapsulating moisture in the hull will only lead to trouble in the future.  sigh.
> I think any of the products you mention will work nicely.  The trick is feathering the edges to give good purchase and a clean look.
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> Chuck Finn
> Mighty Quinn  #114
> Great Lakes
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> On 7/25/2011 9:40 PM, Max Soto wrote:
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> After sanding (most painful job ever!!!!!!) all the bottom of the hull to the bare fiberglass, I have to fill out some blisters and probably do some fairing before applying the epoxy barrier coat..
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> What filling compounds are good for this job????   Any recommendation will be appreciated...
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> I've been looking at System Three QUICK FAIR and 3M High strength Blister repair filler or the 3M Premium filling compound.. Any experiences with one of this products????
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> -- Regards,
> Max Soto
> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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