Too Hot for fibreglass work but ideal for painting.

Corvette · 26 June 2026

Respect goes out to all of you bodywork guys during this heat. Too hot for my fibreglass work but will crack on next week when its cooler.
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Roscobbc · 26 June 2026

Presumably Frank you need to be very careful with the quantities of hardener VS resin?

antijam · 26 June 2026

Roscobbc said:
Presumably Frank you need to be very careful with the quantities of hardener VS resin?

I would certainly think so. With a standard mix today you've probably got a 30 sec work time.

Corvette · 26 June 2026

I only have the standard dry activator but I doubt the slow activator would make much difference. I have to work outside due to the dust created, shade needed!

Corvette · 12 August 2026

Basecoat then clearcoat in 90 degrees. It doesn'tView attachment 33824 View attachment 33825 View attachment 33826 affect the paint only the painter!

Corvette · 14 August 2026

Front end Friday. Bodyshell is now all resale red. Just need red on the doors and its done.

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