Poly vs. West system for blister repair- opinions?

[Sue]

Here we are again about those nasty little blisters! I've seen lots of favorable comments about the West system for blister repair on this board. It seems to be the best known and easiest for do it your selfers to use. But some people say poly is a better product to use. Any experiences or opinions?

Happiest of seasons to all! Sue

[john churchill]

Here we are again about those nasty little blisters! I've seen lots of favorable comments about the West system for blister repair on this board. It seems to be the best known and easiest for do it your selfers to use. But some people say poly is a better product to use. Any experiences or opinions?

Happiest of seasons to all! Sue

epoxy is much more water impervious and is a better adhesive. poly is good for laminating, but not for blisters(hence the problem originates). it allows water in and reaaly doesnt stick as well. pot life is much shorter. its only advantage is cost, which is negligible compared to the effort put into repair.



jchurchill@erols.com

[Matthew Atkinson]

Here we are again about those nasty little blisters! I've seen lots of favorable comments about the West system for blister repair on this board. It seems to be the best known and easiest for do it your selfers to use. But some people say poly is a better product to use. Any experiences or opinions?

Happiest of seasons to all! Sue

Ditto to John's remarks. I only add that you might want
to finish with a barrier coat of epoxy for improved waterproofing. Note that poly gel adheres to poly resins better than to epoxy, thus if looks matter, and being waterproof counts (e.g wherever paint is not used) then poly might be prefered for large area superficial repairs where you will re-gel. Epoxy, however, adheres to anything, poly or epoxy.



matkinson@genesis.law.pace.edu