Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

wrote:
Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins.
Does super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

Dunno? but why not use the *davids* range of fiberglass matting fillers
from car accessories shops?

--
Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite

david wrote:
Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

It doesn't work with damp...

"Chris Bacon" wrote in message
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david wrote:
Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

It doesn't work with damp...

and nor does superglue, eventually

wrote:
Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

Yes. But its not as good as polyester.

You can tack the mat in with CA, but do use polyester or epoxy to 'fill
the mat'

I would not recommend CA for water use either...I am not sure it doesn't
soften in soaking.

The Natural Philosopher wrote:
wrote:
Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

Yes. But its not as good as polyester.

You can tack the mat in with CA, but do use polyester or epoxy to 'fill
the mat'

I would not recommend CA for water use either...I am not sure it doesn't
soften in soaking.

Thanks for the info everybody. Will try the matting and maybe a thin
veneer to cover it all up.

p.s. Did some more research - CA glue is water activated polymer and
waterproof.

wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
wrote:
Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

Yes. But its not as good as polyester.

You can tack the mat in with CA, but do use polyester or epoxy to 'fill
the mat'

I would not recommend CA for water use either...I am not sure it doesn't
soften in soaking.

Thanks for the info everybody. Will try the matting and maybe a thin
veneer to cover it all up.

p.s. Did some more research - CA glue is water activated polymer and
waterproof.

However its strength and appearance seems to change when wet..

wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
wrote:

Just restored some rotten part of my ply clinker built sailing dinghy
with super glue but have lost a layer of the ply about 5 sq. ins. Does
super glue work with fibreglass matting ?

Yes. But its not as good as polyester.

You can tack the mat in with CA, but do use polyester or epoxy to 'fill
the mat'

I would not recommend CA for water use either...I am not sure it doesn't
soften in soaking.

Thanks for the info everybody. Will try the matting and maybe a thin
veneer to cover it all up.

p.s. Did some more research - CA glue is water activated polymer and
waterproof.

you need to stick with marine grade adhesives, else you'll likely be
wasting time. Most landlubber adhesives are not upto marine use, its a
much harsher environment.


NT