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Default RE: Want to do fiberglassing... what do I need?

If all you are trying to do is get an acceptable surface for painting you may want to investigate glassing with polyurethane.

This method has about 60% of the strength of a resin job, but only 1/2 of the weight. There are no fumes and it is very easy to sand. The final surface takes paint and looks as good as a resin job, however it is more suseptable to dings than a resin job, but a lot less than a regular film finish over balsa.

If you are interested PM me and I will send you a basic "How To" on glassing and another on painting with latex.