Another 1976 23' Inboard Restoration

[Rondo]

If you're using plywood with polyester resin for your project, prime the plywood with resin thinned 20-25% with styrene and an appropriate amount of hardener ( Make sure that the plywood is fully aired so that any residual chemicals evaporate off the surface.) Give it a couple of coats and let it set in and dry. Your glasswork will then adhere to the plywood with a much stronger bond.

[pelican]

Originally Posted by Rondo

If you're using plywood with polyester resin for your project, prime the plywood with resin thinned 20-25% with styrene and an appropriate amount of hardener ( Make sure that the plywood is fully aired so that any residual chemicals evaporate off the surface.) Give it a couple of coats and let it set in and dry. Your glasswork will then adhere to the plywood with a much stronger bond.

you can try that,but...

polyester bsed resins,contrary to popular belief are not the best choice when working with wood

epoxy is allways the best choice...


a smart choice is to use composites - a quality composite like penske/coosa board will give you a core that will last,versus wood.composites,a quality composite is allways a better choice...