To paraphrase Jan Brady, it seems all I ever hear on this board is, "Peel ply, peel ply, peel ply!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yZHveWFvqM
Ok, I've never used peel ply. But a retired shipwright who has probably gone through more epoxy in his life than the collective builders/repairers on this board once taught me to use ordinary plastic sheeting (like the kind that comes with the heavy duty plastic drop cloths from the big box stores), when trying to smooth/fair epoxy/fiberglass repairs on the hull of my canoe. I've done it and it works astonishingly well, leaving a no drip, glass smooth finish that fairs almost perfectly without sanding, fuss or muss.
So, what is the advantage of peel ply over using an ordinary plastic sheet that epoxy won't stick to?
Ok, I've never used peel ply. But a retired shipwright who has probably gone through more epoxy in his life than the collective builders/repairers on this board once taught me to use ordinary plastic sheeting (like the kind that comes with the heavy duty plastic drop cloths from the big box stores), when trying to smooth/fair epoxy/fiberglass repairs on the hull of my canoe. I've done it and it works astonishingly well, leaving a no drip, glass smooth finish that fairs almost perfectly without sanding, fuss or muss.
So, what is the advantage of peel ply over using an ordinary plastic sheet that epoxy won't stick to?
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