Foam Hardening

[Allen H]

This is what I was referring to, Polyester resin would work, but you would need to seal the foam first and thats an additional step. This stuff wont eat foam so it can be applied straight then painted.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10297
They have alot of great stuff so dont be afraid to poke around the site and get a few things to see what you like best.

[themagicofjustinarrigo]

I went over the entire surface of the foam with a heat gun already to texture and harden it a bit, does this count as sealing the foam?
Thanks,
Justin

[Allen H]

No it doesent, the catalyst for the polyester resin eats foam like crazy, you need a layer of protection between the resin and the foam. A physical barrier like latex paint will work fine.

[themagicofjustinarrigo]

Ok cool. One more question then I will leave you alone. Should I paint and detail them first, then put the resin on last. Or put a layer of paint on, then resin, then paint and detail them on top of the resin?
Thanks for all of the help!
Justin