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The stuff is kinda crazy. I used to make Kevlar/S-glass kayaks a million years ago. We had to have two brand-new pairs of Fiskars...

The kevlar is more resistant to abrasion?

Then it was back to the door. Began routing out the foam in two stages..... Then filled the void with a small layer of Thixotropic...

Last step in finalizing the rear door. Prepping by vacuming the edge/flange that will get a small layer of Thixotropic. Then a small...

Yeppers. I was a bit surprised myself as I did not have good coverage of the thixotropic. There are so many great ways to join edges and...

Impressive.

It's quite OK Tony. I am actually surprised not more have raised that as a concern. It is such a discussed subject..... how to join the...

Thanks. You obviously know what you're doing, so I'm leaving my skepticism in the closet. :cool: Tony

I assume you'll join those with strips of carbon fiber cloth? And the final finish–UV clear coat, I assume?

Rolled out the first layer. Then wet it in with another layer of resin....... then cloth. After the first 3 layers, then one more...

I appreciate everyone's input and opinions, and would love to discuss the properties of composites. How ever as I have seen all to often...

Yes please! Can’t wait to learn more. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

50% of Boeing's 787 is made from carbon fiber composites. And there are many other aircraft using the stuff. It's not going to fail...

Well... maybe. But why risk it? Add a layer of 4 or 6 oz cloth. It's just about as easy as adding epoxy. Tony