Foothold Install Epoxy help!!

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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
panel fuser? I"m a newb to this and workin with fiberglass. this is what I have coming from us composites But I think thats all just for fiberglassing not gluing the holds in. I want these to be in there good and strong.

Fiberglass mat - http://www.uscomposites.com/specialty.html
Use DBM 1208 Biaxial - catalog # FG-120850
Order 3 - 4 yards (definitely extra in there but it's good to have)
$8.25/yard

Epoxy - http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html
Order the 4:1 Fast Cure Kit
1 Gallon Kit resin/1 quart hardener
Catalog # EPOX-63541
$54.00

Foam - http://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html
Order the 3LB. Denisty Foam
You can order either the 4LB ($18.95) kit or the 16LB ($56.00) kit.
The 4LB is more than plenty for footholds, but if you want extra, order the 16LB.
Catalog #
4LB - # FOAM-0304
16LB - # FOAM-0316

Filler - http://www.uscomposites.com/fillers.html
Use this stuff occasionally for making putty with epoxy. Some use it, some don't.
Order it anyway, it's cheap.
Aerosil-Cabosil - 2 /2 qt
Catalog # FL-AER025
$5.00
 
Mark44

Mark44

Katie's Boss
Location
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Here you go and use 404 filler.

You need filler to mix into your resin
 

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Frosty

Frosty

New York Crew
Location
Western New York
this is what I use to glue them in... it's what I bought from Chris Maros @ 24/7 several years ago. And have been using it since.

http://www.lord.com/tabid/3401/Default.aspx

T22 T22 = 10.1 oz (300 mL)

Truck Plastic Bonding Adhesive (Fast)
Applications
Installation of hood panels, roof panels, fenders, fender liners, fairings, spoilers, wind deflectors, cab extenders, ground effects, headlamp buckets and other body panels. Substrates Bonding of SMC, fiberglass, carbon fiber and other plastics to itself and to primed metal.

Features & Benefits

Ideal for intermediate applications
Easy to gun, non-sag formula
Substantially stronger than conventional adhesives
 
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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
so just to make sure this stuff wont work

Epoxy - http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html
Order the 4:1 Fast Cure Kit
1 Gallon Kit resin/1 quart hardener
Catalog # EPOX-63541
$54.00

Filler - http://www.uscomposites.com/fillers.html
Use this stuff occasionally for making putty with epoxy. Some use it, some don't.
Order it anyway, it's cheap.
Aerosil-Cabosil - 2 /2 qt
Catalog # FL-AER025
$5.00

Can you guys list the part numbers for the west systems.. I"m have to order it I dont have a good marine store around. Just boat dealers.
 
Mark44

Mark44

Katie's Boss
Location
100% one place
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CarFanatic said:
would this stuff work?? to glue them in with? I have this on order.

Epoxy - http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html
Order the 4:1 Fast Cure Kit
1 Gallon Kit resin/1 quart hardener
Catalog # EPOX-63541
$54.00

Filler - http://www.uscomposites.com/fillers.html
Use this stuff occasionally for making putty with epoxy. Some use it, some don't.
Order it anyway, it's cheap.
Aerosil-Cabosil - 2 /2 qt
Catalog # FL-AER025
$5.00
Click to expand...

Yes this will work but I like the milled fibers more for your application.

Mark44
 
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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
I am a NEWB to fiberglass so I"m going at this blind really.

I was gonna follow the directions from wammers site. Epoxy them in, then glass them in after. I'm nervous, because I don't know the right amout of stuff to apply, and whens to much or not enough. I want it to hold well and not leak.
 
HAMMER

HAMMER

SKI ADDICT
Wamilton uses Fasco 110 to epoxy the footholds in
I used it on mine with no probs.
HAMMER:fing02:
 
Frosty

Frosty

New York Crew
Location
Western New York
here are the 24/7 instructions I used the first time I ever did footholds. They helped me a lot because I was scared to death to cut my ski apart... it turned out to be pretty easy.

http://www.247innovations.com/pwc/Installation/bindings.htm

Using SMC panel fuser, PC7, or any equivalent (2 part Epoxy Adhesive) put a generous bead around the edge of the entire binding

Insert the bindings and press firmly so that the fit is as snug as possible.

Use included stainless screws to secure the bindings to the hull and draw the bindings snug.

Use a spatula to smooth and feather the excess adhesive. This should leave a gradual taper from the binding to the hull.
 
HAMMER

HAMMER

SKI ADDICT
Oh Yeah U Can Get It From US Composite
Look Under Adhesives
Wamilton Can Get It For u
Just Call & Ask Him
Or Like I Said US Composites


Good Luck, HAMMER
 
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Mark44

Katie's Boss
Location
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TXJFrosty said:
here are the 24/7 instructions I used the first time I ever did footholds. They helped me a lot because I was scared to death to cut my ski apart... it turned out to be pretty easy.

http://www.247innovations.com/pwc/Installation/bindings.htm

Using SMC panel fuser, PC7, or any equivalent (2 part Epoxy Adhesive) put a generous bead around the edge of the entire binding

Insert the bindings and press firmly so that the fit is as snug as possible.

Use included stainless screws to secure the bindings to the hull and draw the bindings snug.

Use a spatula to smooth and feather the excess adhesive. This should leave a gradual taper from the binding to the hull.
Click to expand...

I use self tapping sheet metal screws then pull them out after epoxy dries.

Mark44
 
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