Mold sharp edges?


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TomDesign
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as what we used is from sanding dust and mixing with resin becomes very hard like rock but gives also weight so that is not good. why not silica?
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Silica is good for increasing the density of resin, but it doesn't give it strength like rovings do. It doesn't form a matrix, there is no way of transferring load. So really it is just thick resin behind the gelcoat, which is better than a void as voids can expand and blister the gelcoat with heat etc. But still, the gelcoat will chip easier than it would with rovings. 
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so best you suggest chopped frp?
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Yep. If you can get it, loose strand is better than mat. Just simpler and easier to use. But of course you can just pull apart mat and do the same job. 
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Here you go - http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/acatalog/CFS_Catalogue__Chopped_Strands_399.html

Make a paste and apply into corners with mixing stick.
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