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marble like substance

Posted: Apr 6th, '13, 18:33
by my other east
hey guys,
what is this stuff that Bertram used in between the engine beds and the stringers? I'm softly chiseling it off as i prep for the dreaded "grind". it's anywhere from 1/8" to 1/2" thick.

Re: marble like substance

Posted: Apr 6th, '13, 19:29
by CaptPatrick
Bondo, or something similar. Usually blue... Carefull with your chisel and try not to cut any fiberglass strands. I've even put a dull air chisel to it.

Re: marble like substance

Posted: Apr 7th, '13, 08:30
by my other east
Yes, i have been very careful not to cut any strands, but the stuff is so thick in a few places that it has popped a little fuzz off the fiberglass.
it's white w/ a little blue in it, and has very sharp edges when chipped off.

Thanks again Capt. Pat,
Eric