Cold Weather FG Repair

[VirginIslander]

I absolutely agree that surface preparation and condition are key to any good repair.

Just as important in difficult repair situations is a well conceived plan of attack incorporating good mechanical understanding and the knowledge of stress points to be considered.

My point was, that all else being equal, testing that I'm familliar with puts polyester resin repairs at about 70% of the original strength, and epoxy repairs at about 85%. ... That's a better than 20% stronger repair for epoxy over ployester.

Down here in the Caribbean where I am, nobody uses polyester any more. The thinking is that outside of a production environment, it's just too unreliable by comparison.


Darlene