Michel
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway
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 Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:05 am Post subject: SV: Wing Tips |
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| Quote: | From: Dave and Diane [ddsyverson(at)comcast.net]
Does anyone know what kind of resin they used in the fiberglass wingtips - polyester
or epoxy?
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Hello Dave,
I haven't tested mine but, a "burning" tool, like a Dreemel, will tell you, at once, from the odour, if it's polyester or epoxy, the former smelling much nicer! 
I know that my original cowling is polyester, so I guess the wing tips are also that. But, in any case, there is no problem mixing them. My cowling is now half polyester and half epoxy (after I modified it to install a Jabiru) and It has been flying more than 100 hours. Polyester, being manufactured in large quantities for e.g. yachts, is cheaper. But epoxy is easier to use as it doesn't release nocive gas as it cures.
One thing to remember with both resins, though: They are the glue for the fiberglass. They don't give any structural strenght. Use as little as possible. As long as the fiberglass is wet with resin, it's enough.
Cheers,
Michel
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