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> Duratech-what is it?, anyone use it?
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post Jul 24 2004, 07:57 PM
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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?


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post Jul 24 2004, 08:03 PM
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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?

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post Jul 24 2004, 08:10 PM
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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

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post Jul 24 2004, 08:15 PM
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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?
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post Jul 24 2004, 08:19 PM
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Could it be this

www.dura-tech.ca
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post Jul 24 2004, 08:32 PM
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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...
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post Jul 24 2004, 08:39 PM
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I'll have to ask my f/g supplier.

But Eric, sounds like you've got the best answer.

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post Jul 24 2004, 08:43 PM
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"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)
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post Jul 24 2004, 08:48 PM
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Me thinks Mark wins (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 24 2004, 08:51 PM
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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)
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post Jul 24 2004, 08:52 PM
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Mark, you win buddy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
Come to Florida and claim your prize. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

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post Jul 24 2004, 09:00 PM
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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)
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post Jul 24 2004, 09:01 PM
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Could this be the day when Mark changes his freekin avatar ??


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post Jul 24 2004, 09:02 PM
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wierd how the Duratech site is www.duratec1.com.... and it flies under googles radar


so much for registering with search engines
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post Jul 24 2004, 09:03 PM
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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.

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post Jul 24 2004, 09:07 PM
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My supplier's site:

http://fgci.com/

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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 24 2004, 07:01 PM)
Could this be the day when Mark changes his freekin avatar ??


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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)

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post 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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