Today, we are starting to repair the delaminations on my 1979 Hobie 16 by epoxy injection. We are using West System 105 with 209 hardener and 403 microfibers.
Tips for successful repairs:
-Do not drill through both laminates
-Drill clearance hole, so the laminate is not pushed apart
-Thicken epoxy to better fill the void (thick syrup to honey)
-Use sheet metal screws and coat with PVA
-Self tapping screws are helpful to drill through the laminate
The next episode will be a progress video of the delams showing the magnitude of repairs (spoiler one was over 10 feet long).
Materials Needed:
-Non-permanent Marker
-Ruler
-Drill
-Drill bit for clearance hole (5/32" is clearance for #6 screws)
-Stainless Screws (I used #6 x 1" self tapping sheet metal screws)
-PVA (used to release fasteners; water soluble so we can clean and reuse fasteners)
-West System 105-A Epoxy (I used a quart and a gallon total)
-West System 209-SA Hardener
-West System 403 Microfibers
-West System Minipump Set
-Mixing supplies (cup and tongue depressor)
-Syringe (I used 20 ml Luer no needle; at least 1 per repair)
-Sandpaper 80 grit
-IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)
Let me know in the comments what you like or dislike about this episode in the comments. I do not want the videos too long, but I also want to show the entire process. These repairs and upgrades take time and effort, and I want to communicate the hardships that come along with it.
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