Novol 36012 Plus 740 Woven Fiberglass Matting (350g/m²)
Strengthen and rebuild damaged sections with Novol Plus 740, a high-quality woven fiberglass matting. This 350g/m² material is a professional-grade reinforcement designed to be used in conjunction with Novol Plus 720 Polyester Resin to create a high-strength composite "patch" for automotive and marine repairs.
Unlike "chopped strand" mats (which consist of short, random fibers), this woven matting features long, continuous glass fibers interlaced at 90-degree angles, providing significantly higher tensile strength and structural integrity.
Key Features & Benefits
- High Structural Strength: The woven pattern offers superior resistance to cracking, vibration, and mechanical stress compared to standard non-woven mats.
- Consistent Weight (350g/m²): Provides a balanced thickness that is easy to handle while offering enough bulk to bridge large holes or perforated rust sections.
- Excellent "Wet-Out": The fibers are treated to quickly absorb Novol Plus 720 Resin, ensuring the laminate becomes transparent and free of air pockets (voids) that could weaken the repair.
- Flexible Contour Following: Despite its strength, the weave allows the mat to drape and conform to complex curves like wheel arches, floor pans, or boat hulls.
- Corrosion-Proof: Once fully encapsulated in resin, it creates a permanent, non-rusting barrier that is ideal for the lower sections of a vehicle exposed to road salt and moisture.
Professional Repair Strategy
To get a "rock-solid" repair that won't fail under stress:
- Preparation: Grind the area to bare metal. Sand with P80–P120 to create a rough key. Clean thoroughly with Novol Plus 780.
- Dry Fitting: Cut the matting to size before you start mixing resin. Cut 2 or 3 pieces, each slightly larger than the previous one, to create a "tapered" repair that blends into the surrounding panel.
- Laminating:
- Brush a layer of mixed Novol Plus 720 Resin onto the metal.
- Place the Plus 740 Mat over the resin.
- Use a stippling (poking) motion with a stiff brush to drive the resin through the weave. The white matting should turn completely transparent.
- Repeat for additional layers.
- Air Removal: Use a small roller or the tip of your brush to "work out" any visible air bubbles. Trapped air is a point of failure.
- Finishing: Once cured (approx. 45 mins), sand the rough edges with P80. You must seal this repair with a polyester putty like Novol Unisoft (1155) to create a smooth, paint-ready surface.
