Fiberglass question

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panamacitymustang

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I was laying the fiberglass cloth out for the deck but I'm short on 2 pieces there around 2 foot by 2 foot for the engine bay. Would it be wise to lay what I have now and finish it when I receive more fiberglass or should I wait to do a wet lay up.
 
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panamacitymustang said:
I was laying the fiberglass cloth out for the deck but I'm short on 2 pieces there around 2 foot by 2 foot for the engine bay. Would it be wise to lay what I have now and finish it when I receive more fiberglass or should I wait to do a wet lay up.
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Ayuh,.... Waitin' will save ya all the sandin' needed 'tween lay-ups,...
 
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Bestest you wait and do it all at one time. Impatience can prolong the job in the end.
 
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It can be done at different times, you at least have several days before needing to do any sanding depending on ambient conditions.

If there is a great deal of work to do and you don't think you'll be able to finish all of it in one session, then splitting it up makes sense.

But doing in two sessions will require more supplies due to clean up and waste.
 
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How long do you think it'll be before you can get additional supplies?
 
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I'd go ahead an lay it up. If it's not gunna be any longer than that, I'd say a quick wipe down with Acetone will get it tacky and ready for the next layer. What kind of temps are you having lately?
 
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Sorry I am late to the party, but just wanted to chime in and say that either way it shouldn't be any problem...
If it takes a little longer and you do the acetone wipe down test for tackiness and it isn't, then you only have to do a real quick rough & scuff of the area you need to go over, then wipe and apply...
Temps you're having are ideal in my opinion because they allow for a slower kick & cure time and with the amount of sunshine we get, if you want it to cure faster, just put it in direct sunlight for a few hours...
We hit almost 90 yesterday and it felt like a 100...
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Wow 100 already. I did some glassing in that heat and it sucked. Im trying to get all my glass work done before it gets that hot here.
 
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I agree, with 70 degree temps you should several days before needing to sand between layers unless you have bumps and nibs that need to be smoothed out.
 
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We'll I got the deck glassed in today it was 70 at 4 o clock. All I can say is wow. I almost lost it. This was the biggest glass job I ever did at once. It still came out pretty good.
 
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