What type of finishing cloth would you recommend to top a 1708 biax patch?

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Truefire

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What type of finishing cloth would you guys recommend on the underside of a patch on my 15' center console? Weight,type,etc;? (the patch)

I am patching with 1708 biaxial cloth using polyester resin. I need something that will be compatible with that patchwork and will be good for a petit easypoxy paint job.

Could anyone expound about the differences between "e" cloth and "s" cloth? and possibly which one would be a good one for my application and why?

Thanks

Chris
 
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Re: What type of finishing cloth would you recommend to top a 1708 biax patch?

use a 1.5oz csm (chopped strand matt) 2 layers if you can. It's a standard as it sands smooth with no print through when going over top with a thin finish (primer and paint). If you used 1708, you're no longer looking to add additional strength; just gain a good surface for finishing. Hope this helps!
 
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Re: What type of finishing cloth would you recommend to top a 1708 biax patch?

Forget about the differences between the two types of glass, 'E" is common, "S" isn't and although S has better physical properties, it's not going to make a difference in this type of repair.
 
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Re: What type of finishing cloth would you recommend to top a 1708 biax patch?

Thanks guys, both replies were exactly what i was looking for.

Chris
 
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