“Peel Ply,” also called “Release Fabric,” is a synthetic cloth that you drape over your epoxied surface as the epoxy sets up. Once cured, you can peel off the fabric, and what’s left behind is a perfectly smooth surface that’s ready for a quick sanding, or for the next round of epoxy.

“Peel Ply,” also called “Release Fabric,” is a synthetic cloth that you drape over your epoxied surface as the epoxy sets up. Once cured, you can peel off the fabric, and what’s left behind is a perfectly smooth surface that’s ready for a quick sanding, or for the next round of epoxy.

In this video we will be discussing how to use peel ply to achieve smooth surfaces that need minimal sanding when working with fiberglass.

Peel plys are helpful to achieve overall surface finish of composite laminates or placed in general areas of secondary bonding. Most peel plys work by absorbing a small amount of resin during the cure process. When the cure is completed, the peel ply is pulled from the laminate surface, providing the desired surface finish.

How to video on the application of fiberglass and peel ply with Z Poxy finishing resin.

Below we give you the big picture. You typically use peel ply over the top of fibreglass cloth. Here’s the general process you’d follow. Apply your fibreglass to your surface with epoxy and a plastic squeegee, such as WEST SYSTEM® 808. Make sure you wet it out thoroughly. Lay over your peel ply and smooth it out with your squeegee.

2016年12月29日 · This is achieved by using a Fibreglass Roller to push the Peelply evenly onto the resin and expel all air. Using a stippling action with a brush works well on small areas.

Tips on how to use peel plies and release films and how to decide which one to use for different projects and applications.

2019年2月6日 · Russell shows us step by step through how to strengthening a fillet with fiberglass tape and revealing the use and effectiveness of peel ply.

2007年8月31日 · Once you have squeeged your epoxy from your fiberglass, so you have a good ratio of epoxy to glass, you lay the Peel-ply on top of the still wet epoxy. Then pull it out or take a sqeegee and lightly smooth it out so there are no wrinkles, then lightly roll so …