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How do I use the Kevlar sock instead of glass fabric?

April 26, 2017fabric glass kevlar sock

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How do I use the Kevlar sock instead of glass fabric?

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The sock stretches to easily fit body tubes from 3″ diameter to 6″ diameter. It can be used on up to 7.5″ diameter body tube, but it is difficult to stretch it that far. Laminating or marine epoxy is normally used. For a 48″ long body tube, it will take 10 oz of epoxy for a 4″ tube, 12 oz for a 5.5″ tube, and 15 oz for a 7.5″ tube. I will then lightly sand and apply a putty thick mixture of epoxy and micro-balloons to fill in the ridges, followed by more sanding when it is cured.