Help with ABS Slurry

[cheajack]

I'm ready to slather some ABS/Acetone slurry to bare areas on a hull and wonder about the consistency of the mix. I understand that if it is too "wet" it can soften the hull. My mix is about the consistency of a milkshake and would easily pour out of the paint can it is in. Is this Ok? Should I add more ABS and get it a little thicker> I plan to have the hull slightly warm (heat lamp under neath) and moving air from a fan passing over it while it cures. TIA. Jack

[Jim P]

Thinner layers will dry quicker and be less likely to deform the hull. The acetone will work its way into the lower layers and the whole thing takes a while to dry out. Just because the top feels dry, it is not. I recommend waiting a day or more between layers.

If you want to push it, be sure to provide support on the inside in case the hull softens and sags - been there done that.

[Blast]

Jack,

Jims post was accurate with my experience. Here is a few other tips I have found. A piece of minicell foam make a good squeegy to apply the mixture. Tape off the area and only make one application pass...anymore and the mixture will pill and chunk up.
Good Luck
David

[cheajack]

David, I used a 3" putty knife and stopped spreading when the ABS began to skin over. So far so good. The Ocoee took and A#% whipping last weekend on Island Creek.

[sbroam]

At the right consistency - about milkshake - I find it is "self leveling" and if you over work it, it will "chunk up" as noted above...

[Jim P]

Is that a McD's milkshake or a DQ milkshake?

[cheajack]

Fruit Smoothie with honey and two scoops of protein powder