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Author	Topic:   WEST System Epoxy and Fiberglass Mat
TCNS	posted 08-25-2011 12:34 PM ET (US)         Hello again. I just got my WEST System product. Can I add chopped fiberglass mat to [WEST System resins numbered] 105, 206, and 407? All of the major damaged areas are on crazy spots, like the gunwale, or on corners, none of the repair is on flat surfaces. Will [a] mixture [of WEST System epoxy resin and fiberglass mat] be structurally sound? I don't have a flat area to lay fiberglass tape or make a patch, so if I gouge out all the foam put the mixture in, fair it, and let it cure will that be good enough? Can I then sand it and apply the gel coat? Also, should the BIG holes from the transom [eyes] or bow [eye] that I removed be filled with epoxy then drilled-out to re-install the hardware? Or should I not touch them and just re-install the hardware? Thanks again everyone! Ted
Tohsgib	posted 08-25-2011 12:36 PM ET (US)             As far as the eyes go, depends on if they were damaged to begin with. If not leave alone.
tjxtreme	posted 08-25-2011 12:51 PM ET (US)          Yes: http://www.westsystem.com/ss/chopped-strand-mat-epoxy/
jimh	posted 08-26-2011 02:45 PM ET (US)             Excellent answer and citation. Thank you tjxtreme.

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