The only problem is IF you need a repair on the tank, the wax resin MUST be
Sanded and roughed up before the next layer of V/E will stick to the already
cured tank, or any other surface being repaired.
Phillip Matheson
mathe...@dodo.com.au
Australia
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Hello Net
I have been following this discussion on VE resin. As soon as the temp
warms a bit, I plan to repair a leak in my original Rand two part gas tank.
My halves were joined with epoxy resin. My leak is at the bottom where the
threaded fitting was epoxied to the bottom. My thought was to
Should I consider resealing the bottom with VE???
Orma
Epoxy will stick, to V/E but not as well as V/E will stick to it's self..
Personally I would remove all the epoxy if possible, sand well, and repair
with V/S resin, you can add M/balloons as a filler, place normal cloth as
you would w
I was reading up on VE as that is what I'm using for my tanks and the resin
supplier was quick to point out that all composite fuel tanks should be
coated on the inside with Gelcoat, the same as the marine industry has been
doing for years. Gives a smooth surface that contaminants can't stick to
ving proof to never trust anyone who is bigger around
than tall!"
---Original Message---
From: Doug Rupert
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: 02/06/05 22:08:38
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> VE resin fuel Tanks
I was reading up on VE as that is what I'm using for my
Gene; One coat brushed directly to inner surface. As long as the VE has =
not
had wax added or Air Dry no sanding needed. I have been watching the PVA
thread and wondered why go to all the trouble when resin/material =
suppliers
all carry Air Dry which is especially made to eliminate the tackiness
Doug Rupert wrote:
>
> I have been
> watching the PVA thread and wondered why go to all the trouble when
> resin/material suppliers all carry Air Dry which is especially made
> to eliminate the tackiness problem and is used for the final lay-up
> for a smooth slick surface that is tack free.
I jus
gleone wrote:
> Doug,
> This sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing it as I'm going to
> be starting on my tanks here shortly. Quick question: Are you
> roughing the surface before applying the gelcoat or applying it
> directly and how many coats?
Normally you spray or brush a coat of gel
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