[C38] blister filling compound

[Max Soto]

Steve, hope that you did a better Job than I did. I used fibral a few years ago with terrible results. When I saw it for the first time, it was the perfect solution,  ut the ugly truth is that I have been replacing every year, all the fibral filled blisters. They kept coming out no matter how dry they were before I filled them. 
 Like you said, is polyester, so it  loves to soak water. I really regret having used that product. Wouldn't recommend it to be used under the water line. 
 I'm moving now to system three quick fair epoxy filler. No more polyester related products on my hull! (at least on the bottom).
Didn't mean to scare you!!!

Regards, max
Sent from my iPod

On Jul 31, 2011, at 17:13, "Steve Smolinske" <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com> wrote:

> Max we used fibral filler and body putty. They are a polyester with glass fillers and no talc. 
> 
> Steve Smolinske
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Jul 27, 2011, at 9:11 PM, "Max Soto" <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hey Steve , 
>> Do you remember which epoxy filler you used???
>> 
>> Sent from my iPod
>> 
>> 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. 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 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.
>>> 
>>> Chuck Finn
>>> Mighty Quinn  #114
>>> Great Lakes
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 7/25/2011 9:40 PM, Max Soto wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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..
>>> 
>>> What filling compounds are good for this job????   Any recommendation will be appreciated...
>>> 
>>> 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????
>>> 
>>> -- Regards,
>>> Max Soto
>>> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
>>> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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