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Old 04-07-2023 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by carlgrover
I fiberglassed my last plane with West and the surface was pretty soft. I would love to know the difference in hardness between West and US composites 635. I'm even considering going way back to polyester finishing resin to get a harder surface.

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Carl, the USC 635 is much harder after a few days cure time. It responds very well to an elevated temp post cure. I frequently let parts post cure in my car on a warm day. I would absolutely never make a structural part with West epoxy.