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magz
magz
WA
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WA, 6 posts
14 Dec 2012 11:38am
The poly styrene foam of SUPs don't like acetone nor normal surfboard resins.
For repairs, I'm assuming Epoxy resin is the go. Before i go out and spend $80 plus on materials..... can someone just give me a pat on the shoulder and reassure me that I'm not buying the inappropriate stuff!
sharpie
sharpie
NSW
347 posts
NSW, 347 posts
14 Dec 2012 2:52pm
magz said...

The poly styrene foam of SUPs don't like acetone nor normal surfboard resins.
For repairs, I'm assuming Epoxy resin is the go. Before i go out and spend $80 plus on materials..... can someone just give me a pat on the shoulder and reassure me that I'm not buying the inappropriate stuff!


yea good on ya magz all good buddy. if you have a big fat ding with foam showing its a good idea to mix up some bog or putty (thick mix) with Q cell, then sand lightly and glass over. have fun dude.
dtm
dtm
NSW
1610 posts
dtm dtm
NSW, 1610 posts
14 Dec 2012 5:14pm
magz said...

The poly styrene foam of SUPs don't like acetone nor normal surfboard resins.
For repairs, I'm assuming Epoxy resin is the go. Before i go out and spend $80 plus on materials..... can someone just give me a pat on the shoulder and reassure me that I'm not buying the inappropriate stuff!


your right there champ ...epoxy is a must otherwise you have a much bigger hole to fill
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