ean611 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I think these pics speak for themselves. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/DSCN0491.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/ean611/DSCN0490.jpg So we're working at molding the rear trunk, when I stick the paintbrush into the bucket, and notice a hard center thing floating in there. The bucket is also getting very hot. This is only 10 minutes after mixing the hardener into the resin. Well, apparently, we didn't have enough surface area to keep the resin mix cool, and the reaction ran away. Live and learn I guess (no mixing in that quantity!) That bucket went from liquid to hard resin inside of 2 minutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybfr Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 That is one of those mistakes that I think everyone that has worked with fiberglass/epoxy makes once. The other mistake is not getting on the ball once you make the mix. Both end up with the same result, a cup of hot rock hard nothing lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalynStylion Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I see that happening at least once in my near future. I have yet to work with fiberglass but I bet that changes by the end of the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 i was planning an adventure soon...thanks for the help. i would have done this, no doubt in my mind!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I did this with bondo-glass thinking it would be more similiar to bondo. Boy, was I wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 ^^^ Noobs! dont mix it, till you need it. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scotty Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 You didn't melt the cup so you didn't get it hot enough. Wait till the middle of summer when it is 100 degrees outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItalynStylion Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 You didn't melt the cup so you didn't get it hot enough. Wait till the middle of summer when it is 100 degrees outside. Oh shit I'm fucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ean611 Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Heh, it was actually around 60 outside when that happened, good thing too. I'll have pics up in my install thread at some point detailing what I actually did. Just completed the fiberglass mold hard part, now they've got to take their time to finish drying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 ^^^ Noobs! dont mix it, till you need it. screw you mang... that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03LegacyWgn Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 fiberglass resin is a hit or miss really unless you are measuring out exact amounts of resin to hardener ratio and i do agree mix it when you need it don't let it sit cause once the hardener goes in its go time! over the years iv'e gone through gallons of it thinking im ready but find a few loose staples or what not and end up with a hard hot mass of nothing but a headache lol, oh the joys of fiberglass car audio installs! 03 BH Mods: Group A Alt & Crank Pullys and end links, CIA, JDM L7 Grille, JDM HID lights, JDM rear tails Stromung CBE, KYB GR2's W/ H&R springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Do you just mix small batches as you go? I've never seen this but I think the most I've ever mixed was about 6 ounces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03LegacyWgn Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 small works best, cause if it does harden on you too quick its just a small amount vs. say half a gallon of waste. plus if you do it in smaller sizes when you mix the next batch it gives the previous one time to dry, if you cake it on to quick and thick it wont fully harden since the resin exposed to the air will cure/dry at a faster rate than the resin coverd by numerous coats. Think of it as painting a car, room anything for that matter, more coats of less product equals better results 03 BH Mods: Group A Alt & Crank Pullys and end links, CIA, JDM L7 Grille, JDM HID lights, JDM rear tails Stromung CBE, KYB GR2's W/ H&R springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eb50 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 i was planning an adventure soon...thanks for the help. i would have done this, no doubt in my mind!! if you need resin, let me know. I have some I have been trying to pawn off for a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 solarez is here in my town so I just go pick up stuff from there place when I need more resign. Usually 1 pint at a time or so. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 what about for fiberglassing larger items...say if i was to make a cooler to put corny kegs in (21"x34"). fiberglass would be inside and out. could i fiberglass over the pink sheet foam insulation or do i need to find something to cover first? might have to do a test run on the insulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 the resign depending on how it cures could eat away at the insulation but the only way to really know would be to try on a small area first. I use UV curing resign which hardens in about 3-5 minutes. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 thanks, i plan the test this weekend. i do believe i will need to cover it with something. darn projects... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 i got you beat, and that was in the winter time http://www.jasonborowiec.com/fiberglass1.jpg and http://www.jasonborowiec.com/fiberglass2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 alright, fiberglass sucks!!! gloves didnt last as long as i would have liked. need industrial anal probe to the elbow gloves for round 2. have one coat completed on the cooler box. sand and coat numero 2 should just about kill me! this crap better be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 you don't need to sand between coats. just add the 2nd one on-top. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starhm Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 thanks, had some ends to clean up beforethe second coat. i didnt melt anything though and glued a layer of 4 mil plastic to the insulation board before fiber glass. probably should have stapeled the cloth down before coating. might have made it more even and smooth. it will work though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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