08-29-2010, 11:44 AM
One of the ballasting tricks I've seen used, and had some success with myself, is using Windex as the pre-glue wetting agent. I also use a 50/50 white glue/water mix, and add detergent until the glue flows quickly into the ballast.
The amount of detergent varies mostly with the materials the ballast is made from, so, the need to add it until it quickly soaks in.
The most important part, is thorough ballast saturation. If the glue doesn't completely saturate the ballast, it can leave a layer of unglued ballast that will cause the upper layer to eventually crack and flake off. ( I've seen up to 1/8" thick "flakes" )
The amount of detergent varies mostly with the materials the ballast is made from, so, the need to add it until it quickly soaks in.
The most important part, is thorough ballast saturation. If the glue doesn't completely saturate the ballast, it can leave a layer of unglued ballast that will cause the upper layer to eventually crack and flake off. ( I've seen up to 1/8" thick "flakes" )
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!