Having just completed the fin I could do with some help and advice
on the use of peel ply and general finishing layup techniques to
ensure future components are a bit tidier.
Q1. Should the glass on a second ply be cut shorter than the glass
on the first ? The good book describes this for the first side of
the fin (where several widths of peel ply will be applied) but no
mention for the second side (where just 1 width of peel ply is to
be used). Is there a general rule ?
Q2. Once you've applied a layer of peel ply, what's the best way
to wet it out given it's difficult to squeegy off excess resin
especially on a curved leading edge.
Q3. I've finished up with excess resin either side of the peel
ply, is this a problem or can I simply sand it off at the
finishing stage.
Q4. My peel ply leaves odd blue strands within the layup which I
can't remove. Is this a problem and should I get some less bitty
peel ply.
Any related tips gratefully received.
Happy New Year
- Dave Howard (#309)
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