what is the safest way to glass
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mnm enterprises
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lol, you might have a problem talking too if you eat resin. I feel sick every time i use that stuff. Always were gloves tho, that stuff gets everywhere. Once i was resining my helmet, then ten minutes later i was at my desk and i felt a burning sensation on my chest. Dont know how it got there but it was resin.
UnDedSnipr
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I borrowed a respirator from a friend, cause personally I don't want to smell those fumes. O and eye protection and gloves are musts.
Spartan 110
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when using the fiberglass cloth or mat. try not to let it touch your skin, my dad touched some when he wwas a kid and it itched like crazy for a couple days
Macattack64
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http://www.acehardware.com/family/index.js...36&view=all
Which one do you think would be good enough?
Or What about this one?
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...ocStoreNum=8125
Which one do you think would be good enough?
Or What about this one?
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...ocStoreNum=8125
Mac, those look ok, but when you go into Ace or HD, tell a clerk (if you can find one LOL) that you specifically need one to filter out the toxins emitted by fiberglass.
Also, depending on what you are doing and how big of a project it is, you dont need to use fiberglass resin with fiberglass mat or shredded glass. You can use non or less toxic epoxy. I am not referring to 5 or 10 minute wal-mart in the tube epoxy. I am referring to:
http://www.zapglue.com/New%20Pages/Zap%2030%20Min.html
You can find that at any pro-grade hobby store such as hobbytown, etc. When the epoxy or fg resin weeps into the mesh, they both accomplish the same thing. Epoxy forms a mechanical bond and fiberglass resin sometimes forms a mechanical bond and sometimes a chemical bond. Mechanical meaning it "grips" the substrate, chemcial meaning it fuses the two together.
My own personal rule of thumb is if its bigger than 2 square feet that I am covering, I use fiberglass resin, smaller, epoxy. That will save your lungs.
Yes, long sleeves. Yes, open areas. Yes please, preparation is the key to glass. Clean surface, have your glass mat cut or your shredded glass in a cup or two, wear gloves. Put a film of vaseline on any exposed skin that will be working near the fiberglass, say bicep or neck...
I have glassed for a while now. Prep yourself with a dry walkthrough as far as having your materials ready, think it through (measure twice, cut once LOL) and then go at it.
Sorry for the novel, just wanted to help.
Also, depending on what you are doing and how big of a project it is, you dont need to use fiberglass resin with fiberglass mat or shredded glass. You can use non or less toxic epoxy. I am not referring to 5 or 10 minute wal-mart in the tube epoxy. I am referring to:
http://www.zapglue.com/New%20Pages/Zap%2030%20Min.html
You can find that at any pro-grade hobby store such as hobbytown, etc. When the epoxy or fg resin weeps into the mesh, they both accomplish the same thing. Epoxy forms a mechanical bond and fiberglass resin sometimes forms a mechanical bond and sometimes a chemical bond. Mechanical meaning it "grips" the substrate, chemcial meaning it fuses the two together.
My own personal rule of thumb is if its bigger than 2 square feet that I am covering, I use fiberglass resin, smaller, epoxy. That will save your lungs.
Yes, long sleeves. Yes, open areas. Yes please, preparation is the key to glass. Clean surface, have your glass mat cut or your shredded glass in a cup or two, wear gloves. Put a film of vaseline on any exposed skin that will be working near the fiberglass, say bicep or neck...
I have glassed for a while now. Prep yourself with a dry walkthrough as far as having your materials ready, think it through (measure twice, cut once LOL) and then go at it.
Sorry for the novel, just wanted to help.
Macattack64
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That's helpful but I think I have a few questions that you can answer for me.
I sent you a PM
I sent you a PM
Sean Bradley
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DCM said:
Nope.
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UnDedSnipr
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You can always try borrowing them from friends, ask around a bit.
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