Fiberglass Cloth to PVC Planking?

Q:  Will any of your epoxies work on installing fiberglass cloth to PVC planking on a model boat?  – R. Sercu , Hilton, NY

A:  Epoxy does not form the strongest bond to PVC. We would recommend laying the dry cloth down on the PVC and then saturating the cloth with Insta-Cure, or Super-Gold thin CA. You should apply just enough CA to create a bond between the cloth and the plastic. Then you can fill the texture of the weave with our Finish-Cure epoxy and sand it down smooth. Carefully applying a heat gun to

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Best All-Around Household Glue

Q: What is your best all-around household glue?     – S. Levine , Brooklyn, NY

A:  If you were to buy only one BSI product, Maxi-Cure cyanoacrylate (CA) would have the most universal use. Its extra thickness makes it easier to use. Some would argue that Insta- Cure+ would be a better choice since it will bond a little faster, but it is not as thick. Your best choice for a second

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