Hello!
I?m in the process of restoring a 13? Stowe canoe that was rotting away on the other side of town. These canoes can be very nice when done and being lockdown season, I needed a project to chew on. Fast forward and after pecking away at it, it?s time to put in a fiberglass matt to stiffen the hull. This is an important step for these canoes as it provides stiffness and protection for the thin ribs from general knee and foot traffic .
Long story short, the mat (.75 oz) turned milky white and did not clear with the application of west systems epoxy. I have not had this happen before (and I?ve glassed a bunch of stuff) so after thinking on it a bit I pulled up the cloth and tossed it. I?m gearing up for another run at it. Any thoughts on what caused this? Wondering if I should switch to a poly or vinyl resin for the
next go around. I understand they are less prone to outcomes like this.
Thanks for any ideas you have.
Jamus
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I?m in the process of restoring a 13? Stowe canoe that was rotting away on the other side of town. These canoes can be very nice when done and being lockdown season, I needed a project to chew on. Fast forward and after pecking away at it, it?s time to put in a fiberglass matt to stiffen the hull. This is an important step for these canoes as it provides stiffness and protection for the thin ribs from general knee and foot traffic .
Long story short, the mat (.75 oz) turned milky white and did not clear with the application of west systems epoxy. I have not had this happen before (and I?ve glassed a bunch of stuff) so after thinking on it a bit I pulled up the cloth and tossed it. I?m gearing up for another run at it. Any thoughts on what caused this? Wondering if I should switch to a poly or vinyl resin for the
next go around. I understand they are less prone to outcomes like this.
Thanks for any ideas you have.
Jamus
View attachment 5825AF4B-4933-40FE-AC1A-46E0342F4161.jpeg