Fiberglass cloth differences?

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by junkin35, Jul 22, 2014.

  1. Jul 22, 2014 #1
    junkin35

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    Hey guys,
    Somebody give me a brief education. I purchased some 6 oz. cloth that on the back of the package states "non-alkali". Never seen this before. What's up?
    Thanks
     
    junkin35, Jul 22, 2014
    junkin35, Jul 22, 2014
  3. Jul 22, 2014 #2
    junkin35

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    c'mon guys, 22 have read and nobody has an answer?
     
    junkin35, Jul 22, 2014
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  5. Jul 22, 2014 #3
    Brett

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    Originally fiberglass was made using soda-lime, that's A glass.
    The newer stuff is E glass made using alumino-borosilicate.

    There are other grades like S and C for other uses.
     
    Brett, Jul 22, 2014
    Brett, Jul 22, 2014
  6. Jul 22, 2014 #4
    DuckNut

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    non-alkali glass uses paraffin wax. Used more commonly in heat wraps (ie: boiler or steam pipes) than what you want it for.

    Buy your glass and supplies from a place that is in the glass business such as FGCI, Fiberglast, or Raka.
     
    DuckNut, Jul 22, 2014
    DuckNut, Jul 22, 2014
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