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Peter S/Y Anicula
 
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Thank you, interesting reference:
Do you agree on this conclusion ?
Epoxy more waterproof than vinylester but more expensive.
Vinylester more expensive and more waterproof than polyester.

"Simple Simon" skrev i en meddelelse
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http://www.netcomposites.com/education.asp?sequence=12

Epoxy gets the nod but vinylester is cheaper.

S.Simon

"Peter S/Y Anicula" wrote in message

k...
As far as I know Epoxy is more waterproof, but I would like to learn
something new.
If You think Vinylester is better, could you back your view point with

some
references ?

Peter

The Captains Nemesis skrev i en meddelelse
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On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:35:16 GMT, "Brian McAloon"
wrote:

That was it. He seemed to think it was superior.

Vinyl Ester is waaay better than the old resins.
Much less prone to moisture absorption and IIRC less brittle.


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