40inches
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 01:18 PM |
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Oh Great! GRP cock up.
I ran out of Polyester resin half way through my latest GRP project. Went to Halfords (2 miles away) for
a can of Upol/David's "Polyester" resin, I have plenty of MEKP catalyst.
Laid up 2 layers of 2x2 twill cloth, and 48hrs later still not cured It turns out that David's resin needs Dibenzoylperoxide catalyst
to cure, MEKP has no effect whatsoever! What a mess
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maccmike
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 01:22 PM |
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thats a shitter. what you making?
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twybrow
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 01:28 PM |
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Been there and done the same! Brush a hot mix of the correct stuff over the surface, and it will cure, but it will neevr be right....
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40inches
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 02:43 PM |
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Making a cover for the PAS motor, didn't fancy making an ally one.
 
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I have put on a coat of resin with the correct catalyst, fortunately the first 2 layers went on with "real" resin, I was just adding
thickness.
Why can't I just be satisfied with the first effort, the car would have been on the road years ago. 
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RK
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 05:10 PM |
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Yes I know what you are experiencing. The mix is ultra important, as is the temperature. Has to be at least 18 - 20 degrees.
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40inches
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 05:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RK
Yes I know what you are experiencing. The mix is ultra important, as is the temperature. Has to be at least 18 - 20 degrees.
Temp not a problem today, was 30 degrees, now down to 25
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stevegough
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 07:04 PM |
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What do you mean, yard-an-a-bit? - your kit is now finished? ? Wot? Never!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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40inches
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 07:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
What do you mean, yard-an-a-bit? - your kit is now finished? ? Wot? Never!
Mr Gough, have you been hiding somewhere? I draw your attention to this thread http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=171854 You really
must try to keep up
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stevegough
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| posted on 26/7/12 at 07:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
What do you mean, yard-an-a-bit? - your kit is now finished? ? Wot? Never!
Mr Gough, have you been hiding somewhere? I draw your attention to this thread http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=171854 You really
must try to keep up
Erm, yes - must confess, I've been incredibly busy the last 4 weeks since my Eldest son's marriage broke up - just an excuse, you may
think, but you've no idea!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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40inches
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| posted on 27/7/12 at 02:41 PM |
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YES!
Followed twybrow's tip and out it came, not to bad a shape
 
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Just needs trimming and finishing and I think it will do
 
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Mmmm! wonder why it's taken 11 years so far? 2 weeks to make a cover
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