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Post by Rex NZ on Nov 12, 2012 9:04:25 GMT -12
Which is the better material?
Dynel is goes around compound curves better than fibreglass
Some say fibreglass is more shatter & crack resistant
Dynel is very abrasion resistant.
What experiences have you guys had?
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Post by chillidog on Nov 14, 2012 18:38:29 GMT -12
Dynel Cloth
Dynel is a popular laminate synthetic fabric used for museum-quality restoration work on wooden boats. It's strong and supple like a true woven fabric, with no fibers to irritate your skin.
Used in reinforced plastic composites, Dynel fabric has very high abrasion resistance and but swells in the resin such that it works better if vacuum bagged or pressure molded. Other desirable Dynel traits are its strong tensile strength rating and high flame resistance.
In marine applications, the most common uses of Dynel are for wear patches on boats, edgings on paddles, and the like. It has also been used as a deck covering on wooden sailboats and is a good choice anywhere that abrasion is a consideration.
note that it retains a milky appearance when saturated rather than turning clear in the resin like fiberglass.
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