I need to swap out my Bargman L400 for something NEW.

[lamimartin]

Originally Posted by Ruth C.

I've just gotta say that if I can do fiberglassing, ANYBODY can. My biggest problem is that I work really, really slowly on stuff, and that just doesn't work with FG. Luckily I memorized the directions and worked at lightning speed--for a turtle. Piece of cake! Very empowering, too.

Trick: Fiberglass Polyester resin and Epoxy are both temperature dependent: Cooler ambient temperature can considerably extend working time (if desirable). Polyester resin will not harden without the minimum amount of resin hardener (potential for disaster) but slower hardeners for epoxy resin are often available. If you can't work in a cooler place, using epoxy with slower epoxy hardener is the way to go. The end result will be up to six times stronger than a repair made with Polyester resin. Remember that properly prepared turtle will win the race, but a sloppy rabbit won't finish the job. We may one day know of a DuckTale too.

[Ruth C.]

Ah ha! I was working in 90+ degrees heat, so that explains the fast set up. When I rebuild my door hinge mess, I'll make sure it's in the dead of winter.