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Duratech-what is it?, anyone use it? |
URY914 |
Jul 24 2004, 07:57 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,091 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I see "duratech" being used on the Gunnar website and I'm assuming it is sprayed on sorta like a gelcoat or sanding/surfacing treatment. I ran a Goggle search but didn't come up with it.
Anyone know about it or use it? Paul |
URY914 |
Jul 24 2004, 08:03 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,091 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
QUOTE When the bodywork is completed, three good layers of duratech are applied. From Gunnar's 904 project. Is it a fibergalss product or a bodyshop product? Where to buy? Paul |
Jeroen |
Jul 24 2004, 08:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
I wondered as well. Tried to search for it and couldn't find any info either (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
I'd like to know, cause it looks like it takes a lot of the hard work out of making f/g stuff cheers, Jeroen |
TimT |
Jul 24 2004, 08:15 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Pual I think I saw a reference to what duratech is on Gunnars site.. however that site is so huge I have no idea on what page Kevin metions it..
Why not email gunnar and ask? |
sj914 |
Jul 24 2004, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
Could it be this
www.dura-tech.ca |
Eric_Shea |
Jul 24 2004, 08:32 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I believe it is the same material as MarGlas. MarGlas is more expensive but Duratech comes from the same manufacturer but is branded differently to sell into a different market. Still about $45.00 per gallon.
It is the most wicked form of modern day Bondo available. Basically a two part epoxy mix with fiberglass strands mixed in. Super strong and indestructable. You can actually form shapes with it. Perfect for top coating fiberglass flare installations for a no crack finish (if you glass them from behind as well). I think that's the name the "generic" brand goes by... |
URY914 |
Jul 24 2004, 08:39 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,091 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I'll have to ask my f/g supplier.
But Eric, sounds like you've got the best answer. Paul |
Mark Henry |
Jul 24 2004, 08:43 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
"Duratec clear hi gloss additive is a high quality two component themoset additive designed to inhance goss, flow and chemical resistance in production gel coats. This material will reduce porosity and orange peel in tooling gelcoats to help produce a superior mold surface. Size: 3.78 L Part # 904001 "
http://www.vikingplastics.ca/suppliers.html Mine's the best answer. Nah na-na na nah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
TimT |
Jul 24 2004, 08:48 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Me thinks Mark wins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Jul 24 2004, 08:51 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn biatch (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
Do a google search on MarGlass (two ss'). There's a similar product that I thought they called DuraTech but, obviously NOT Markey!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
URY914 |
Jul 24 2004, 08:52 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,091 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Mark, you win buddy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
Come to Florida and claim your prize. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Paul |
Eric_Shea |
Jul 24 2004, 09:00 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
While looking at some of those MarGlass searches I found the source of my confusion...
Marglass and Duraglass are just the names that Marson and USC give to their reinforced filler. Duraglass. Duratec. Whatever... (think you're so smart Mark!!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Brad Roberts |
Jul 24 2004, 09:01 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Could this be the day when Mark changes his freekin avatar ??
B |
TimT |
Jul 24 2004, 09:02 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
wierd how the Duratech site is www.duratec1.com.... and it flies under googles radar
so much for registering with search engines |
URY914 |
Jul 24 2004, 09:03 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,091 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Feather Fill
A catalyzed polyester primer designed for spray application. It offers hi build-up capability and easy filling of grazed surfaces. This may be the same type of stuff. $54.00/gallon from my supplier's website. Paul |
URY914 |
Jul 24 2004, 09:07 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 121,091 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
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Mark Henry |
Jul 24 2004, 09:08 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 24 2004, 07:01 PM) Could this be the day when Mark changes his freekin avatar ?? B You don't like Ren smack??? :finger2: I've had that since the site started I think (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm too lazy (or is that busy, built 3 engines this week) to go looking for avatars...maybe I'll stick a nickie up there when I get my 103's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Jul 24 2004, 09:28 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I believe (here we go again) that feather fill is a heavy primer they use. My car has three coats of it. Lay it on. Sand it off.
Here's a shot with it on and some of it sanded through. (Mark... you and you're old avatar stay out of this..) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
rhaas |
Jul 26 2004, 08:18 AM
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Duratech is basically a high build primer for fiberglass. It is based on vinylester resin with some filler. You normally use this when you want a good primer on the mold before you make your part. That way when the part is removed from the mold it has a primer already on it that is easier to prep than a gelcoat. There are many diferent grades of it depending on what you want to do. There is a lightweight fairing grade that is easy to sand. These products are a standard in the boatbuilding industry.
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