SXR HOOD (what resin to use inside)

[sandman]

What exactly is the SXR hood made of for reasons of getting correct resins to reinforce several areas inside of hood??

KISS idea!

Resin and what cloth??

Thanks

 

[Vumad]

I use 3:1 laminating epoxy and 1208 bias for just about everything. For light repairs 10oz cloth is nice to work with. Conform cloth, I believe it's 4oz woven, makes a very nice finishing layer so you need less body work.

I don't know what the sxr hood liner is made from. I would assume it's smc but i do recall it looking like some lesser plastic so I'm not sure. Im confident it wasn't a hand laid glass. I didn't look that closely at it.

 

[sandman]

Thanks

I have been doing a little quick searches and "skimming" some articles, but it seems most deal with "damage" control and can't find a
general reinforcement tips and tricks how to!

How many layers would you use if just wishing to reinforce inside for thru fittings to bolt plates/brackets..

Hmm not that much wt going to be bolted to a "set" of mounts (12 - 22 pounds and that includes mounting hardware). Just wishing to reinforce for vibration / etc possibilities.

Fab'ing something up for long distance runs up river 60ish miles one way.

 

[long beach local]

IMO Epoxy is a better Choice. Its bonds well to most anything , is a lot stronger than polyester and it dos`nt stink . It costs more $ though

 

[SUPERJET-113]

What exactly is the SXR hood made of for reasons of getting correct resins to reinforce several areas inside of hood??

KISS idea!

Resin and what cloth??

Thanks

Its all SMC, so used epoxy resin.

 

[sandman]

I should start a new thread..

Just wondering if any one around here uses G10 fiberglass in film/thin form instead of biaxial or cloth with epoxy for small area reinforcement.

It comes in .015 .020 .035 film thickness to 1/2 + for backing plates in marine world and everywhere else..

 

[long beach local]

I should start a new thread..

Just wondering if any one around here uses G10 fiberglass in film/thin form instead of biaxial or cloth with epoxy for small area reinforcement.

It comes in .015 .020 .035 film thickness to 1/2 + for backing plates in marine world and everywhere else..

I use west systems epoxy resin 5/1 from west marine. It works with anything..whatever thickness you got , carbon fibre , kevlar it dont matter. mix it with a cheapo chip brush wet it next day you can sand it and paint it again for a nice smooth hard as nails finish . There are other brands that work the same unfortunately i think you have to buy a quart and its not cheap . The hardener has a limited shelf life i found out just read directions on can to know what type depending on the ambient temperature which it is applied.