panamacitymustan

just would like to know if it's any good for transoms,floors and stringers

glassdave

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Haven't had a chance to yet, got a link and info? I have been pretty happy with 635 from uscomposites.com for most projects but just picked up a 55'er drum of Adtechs ProTech for a couple big jobs i have in the shop. Expensive but no where as ridiculous as West's.

panamacitymustan

I was looking at the 635. This is going to be my first glass job. How bad does the 635 blush. I'm still doing some research on epoxy if you use non blush epoxy do you still have to sand between coats

glassdave

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yes, epoxy always must be sanded blush or not. What are you working on?

panamacitymustan

i'll be working on my transom,floors and stringers

glassdave

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make sure you use a bi ax fabric with no mat (no 1808 with epoxy), makes the job way easier to wet out. Personally, unless its a high stress or race layup i would use vinylester.

panamacitymustan

Ok thank you for the advice

ren3

I have built three boats with West system, and I am building my fourth with Aeromarine epoxy. It is every bit as good as West and a whole lot cheaper with fair freight charges. I bought two gallons of gelcoat and a gallon of Duretec from US Composites, and they charged me $67 in UPS for regular ground to Colorado. Last time that I will deal with them!
I use the 321 hardner with the Aeromarine epoxy. There is no amine blush and it is crystal clear. Also the pot life is extended over West. The Aeromarine is just a little more than vinylester in cost so I highly recommend it.

See my thread on my 28' Cigarette conversion from a 35' hull in the Cigarette boat forum for pictures.

Bob N.

panamacitymustan

Thank you I think I might give them a try if I don't go with vinylester what glass are you using.

glassdave

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My last order from US Comp was pretty steep on shipping as well. It was always pretty fair in the past but for some reason their turnin the screws. Got a link? How the cig project coming?