Resining & Fibre Glassing Tutorial/How To
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blinkava44
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do you need to use the facemask for resining or just for the fiberglass? or both
UnDedSnipr
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You need to have a respirator for both resining and glassing, the toxic smell comes from the resin, not the fiberglass cloth.
blinkava44
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okay thanks
MaShEdPOTaToEs
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is ok if it is slighty undermixed, will it do anything really crucial or should i just add other layers ontop but just add more hardner?
Macattack64
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I've been trying to locate a place where I could get some fiberglass resin and the materials... I've seen respirators at a Local Ace hardware but I can't find where I can get resin... Would Menards or HomeDepot have some?
Ironcobra3000
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Wallmarts have resin 
Macattack64
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Does it really??
Sean Bradley
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Jay, please do not double post.
And use the Search feature to find your repirator.. I've posted this like 6 times in the forums..
And use the Search feature to find your repirator.. I've posted this like 6 times in the forums..
Macattack64
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Ive seen one for $25 at ace hardware that a few people said would be good for it...
Important cautions for working with adhesives, paints, & solvents:
Never ever wear contacts when dealing with these items, not only can particulates get under the contacts but solvents may soften the contacts or possibly weld the contacts to your eyes.
Is it worth loosing your eyesight for ignoring?
I mean, no more Halo, no more checking out the snazy armors.
And just because you feel fine now doesn't mean you won't suffer later, some particulates will become imbedded in your lungs & start causing microscopic cuts in them. The one hears about most is Mesothelioma caused by asbestos, but other materials can cause similar effects, and definately won't be fun when you start getting older.
Never ever wear contacts when dealing with these items, not only can particulates get under the contacts but solvents may soften the contacts or possibly weld the contacts to your eyes.
Is it worth loosing your eyesight for ignoring?
I mean, no more Halo, no more checking out the snazy armors.
And just because you feel fine now doesn't mean you won't suffer later, some particulates will become imbedded in your lungs & start causing microscopic cuts in them. The one hears about most is Mesothelioma caused by asbestos, but other materials can cause similar effects, and definately won't be fun when you start getting older.
Training, I was in the Navy and my first job was in airframes. I learned metalwork, fiberglassing, painting, and repair techniques. We also had safety drilled into us. Sometimes we try to be too safe; but it's better to be safe then dead or blind (heck, I'd rather be dead then blind; I have great respect for those that loose their sight and continue to find joy)
I all honesty, in a four year period I only had to fiberglass 4 or 5 times and recreate a metal part twice; I did a lot of paint work my last year, which involved too much sanding (I hate the polyurethane they use on jets) compared to the amount of painting I got to do. The rest of my time was spent performing maintenance, most of it planned.
A couple things I did learn for painting: a light mist for the first couple coats gives the later coats a good bite, don't rush it (but don't linger either); plan your painting before you start (this helps you plan for how much paint you need for the project).
Oh, if the paint smells like bananas (2 part polyurethanes), stop. This stuff is nasty and Navy regulations require a forced air respirator. I don't care if someone else says you'll be fine, this stuff can cause damage llike asbestos does, and you won't know it's killing you until 20 or 30 years later.
I all honesty, in a four year period I only had to fiberglass 4 or 5 times and recreate a metal part twice; I did a lot of paint work my last year, which involved too much sanding (I hate the polyurethane they use on jets) compared to the amount of painting I got to do. The rest of my time was spent performing maintenance, most of it planned.
A couple things I did learn for painting: a light mist for the first couple coats gives the later coats a good bite, don't rush it (but don't linger either); plan your painting before you start (this helps you plan for how much paint you need for the project).
Oh, if the paint smells like bananas (2 part polyurethanes), stop. This stuff is nasty and Navy regulations require a forced air respirator. I don't care if someone else says you'll be fine, this stuff can cause damage llike asbestos does, and you won't know it's killing you until 20 or 30 years later.
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