marine tex putty

[jacko1]

hi all just wondering if anyone here has used this or know where to get it here in ireland or a simillar product and the same question about kiwigrip cheers

[JimC]

I would imagine the "plastic padding" range would have what you need and I would reckon International would have something in the antiskid department. I'd say checkout your local chandlers - CH Marine etc.

[jacko1]

cheers jim all i can find in plastic padding is marine filler but its going to take a good few layers the marine putty looks like it was made for what i need cheers again

[Bassy Tom]

Hi Jacko,

i just used Davids P40 Isopon fiberglass filler to round gaps and edges before i lay reinforcing fiberglass in the hull of my boat. It has fibers running through it and is rock hard in about 30 mins. http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/store ... yId_212459
Not sure what you are using it for but if its a fiberglass surface this may be a good alternative.

[jacko1]

cheers bassytom sounds something like what i need its for the keel which by the looks of it took a good fewslaps over the years and now theres a good few chunks taken out of it. I found marine tex putty on a us site but cant find it here even though its made in shannon i rang them and was told its not available on irish market? and shipping from us is around 40/50 bucks for a 25/30 dollar tin so trying to find similliar product here or uk cheers for reply jacko

[Bassy Tom]

Glad that was of use to you Jacko. The shipping from the states is a killer alright. if you need any tips on anything fiberglass check out my link to West Systems Guide, here http://www.sea-angling-ireland.org/bull ... 14&t=43040 world of info in there on fiberglass repair.



Good luck with the keel repair.

[jacko1]

cheers again for that bassy tom im going to need all the luck i can get

[fergalb]

You could use west system epoxy 205 & 105 mixed with one of it's fillers maybe 403 microfibers you can mix this to what ever thickness you need and is very strong when set.



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[jacko1]

hi fergal managed to get something simillar to what i looking for and the fibreglass cloth you recomenend just need the hands to work it now cheers