Fiberglassing with WEST SYSTEM Epoxy: Basic Techniques

Don covers the fundamentals of applying fiberglass cloth using epoxy. He explains different types of fiberglass fabrics, including woven roving, biaxial cloth, and lightweight veils, and discusses their applications—from model airplanes to boat repairs.

You'll learn two key methods for wetting out fiberglass:
🔹 Dry Method – Applying epoxy over dry fiberglass using a plastic spreader for even saturation.
🔹 Wet Method – Pre-coating the substrate with epoxy before laying fiberglass to ensure thorough penetration.

Don demonstrates techniques using rollers, spreaders, and grooved rollers to avoid air bubbles and achieve a smooth, strong finish.

For questions, reach out to WEST SYSTEM technical advisors. Happy fiberglassing!

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WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin
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CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 Intro
00:15 Fiberglass Overview
02:08 Dry Application with Spreader
04:29 Dry Application with Roller
07:33 Wet Application with Spreader
11:44 Wet Application with Grooved Roller
14:30 Back Wetting