I need someone to tell me exactly how to do the 1708. Don't tell me to wet it and roll it. Give me step by step, please. I just finished grinding all the 1708 and resin back off. I hear wet it first and then put it on. To wet it first will be as I see it a real mess.
I don't have much space in the engine room. Assume I should use one complete layer at a time and not piece it
---All depends like you said on the space issues to work in and the areas that need to be approached;
----If the time constraints don't permit wet on wet then;
Cut the pcs. to fit {dry fit and place} If they are pcs rather than 1 whole pc. then make overlap on the seams by a couple of inches on the first layup.
Do a dry run and fit. The space seems/sounds difficult.
Tool to have on hand; 6" roller, 4" roller, 1" to 2" brush with the tips cut down so you have a stronger brush tip/edge to reach in and shape and pop out bubbles.
Also I put my mixed bath into a paint pan liner so it doesn't heat up and cook to fast plus the roller gets good and wet.
Have your mix available, poly or EEEpoxy guestimated amount readily available but not mixed until you do the above. Keep your resins next to you in case you run short on the first batch for whatever reason.
Now;
I'll make the assumptions that you cleaned the area properly with acetone washdown just prior to approach.
Make your batch up
Roll all the surface areas you are attempting to wet out and overlap a few inches..nice and wet not skimpy.
Go real wet in all of the corners...push it real good with that roller.
You may have to quick push pin or paint tape the tops of the 1708 if on a vertical. This should be determined prior to wet out so you do what you need.
Then start placing the pcs. in as you cut them to fit. Roll them out till wet...beginning to get clear. Place the next pc with the overlap and wet that up the same way.
With the overlaps you want to make sure that the poly/poxy bleeds thru as you work it with the rollers. Don't be shy with the roller and put a little pressure on it.
Continue this method until the first layer is down and wetted out.
Use the brush, if necessary to work out corners and bubbles. When the resin is clear time to stop!
If your going to do another layer {wet on wet} Then you will need to do the same as above asap with the overlaps being bigger by 2 to 3 inches. If not just wait till dry and start the next batch later.
Can more then one layer of 1708 be used on top of each other for added strength,
Yes that's called wet on wet and is great if you can do it.
or should I use CSM
-Nope...waste of time, money and materials. 1708 is kick azz enough.
to build it up and only one layer of 1708?
Finding I should not use any caposil with laminate
Nope...Why would you unless your making pb
, use roller instead of brush, but how do I get sufficient resin behind the layer to wet through?
