resin help please

[george90]

ok i got my transom cleaned out im ready for glass. i was wondering what kind to use. and also i did my airboat stringers with polyester resin and it was great plus i get it at 17.99 a gallon could i use this or not .its marine resin works great with wood. i get it at McDonald hardware

[bigeasy1]

I don't know anything about McDonalds resin,just their burgers.
Seriously though I prefer to use resin from reputable sources that deal with the marine trade,not a resin from a hardware store or big box store.It's not to say that it's no good,but Polyester resin does have a shelf life,and much of it in hardware stores has been sitting around for a long time.
There are also poor quality and high quality polyester resins.Don't skimp on the quality.
POLYESTER RESIN IS FINE FOR THE JOB YOU'RE DOING, but use a good quality product,it will cost a bit more but it will be stronger and easier to wet out the fabric with it.

Use a glass supplier near you that specializes in marine glass and resin.There are several that guys on this site can recommend to you.
I've always used stuff from Merton fiberglass supply and have never had a problem.He ships everywhere and quick.I'm sure others on the site have their favorites as well and can recommend them.
This is the link to Mertons www.mertons.com

[fdheld34]

Ditto to above..poly is fine...
Shelf life on mine is around six months....
See you are in FL but not listed where exactly...check out
us composites
http://uscomposites.com/polyesters.html
or if in Stuart, Ft Pierce area fiberglass depot!


Fred

[george90]

im in fort lauderdale those are really good prices does thats come with hardener.

[fdheld34]

All include catalyst (hardener) from us composites.
Also check out locally in Ft Lauderdale..I am sure you have some fiberglass supply shops in your area!!!
-Fred

[ElBichoMalo]

Lucky you, there is a Fiberglass Coatings Inc in Ft. Lauderdale. Go there.

I go to the one in St. Pete...they have everything you will ever need, good prices (they make the stuff, so not like they are really retailing others' products). Also, the guys working the store (at least in St. Pete) are actually experts and are a great source of info.

If you ever watch Ship Shape, this is where the G-man gets his glass supplies...

[willydewitt2]

Joe's Auto Marine & Fiberglass Coatings.

Fiberglass Coatings Inc
5553 Anglers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6655
(954) 527-9200 ‎

They will have everything you need and can answer any questions you may run into.