First time users of gel coat can come across many problems with applying the gel coat.  This is continuing our series of posts that describe the different issues and remedies for the various issues. Click here to see Part 1. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS OR ITEM TO CHECK FOR Fading-also see water spotting...

The guys at C&O Marine in White Bluff, TN do some incredible work.  They have been purchasing gel coat from us for the past couple of years.  Here are some timeline photos of a rehab they did last year.  It is amazing the transformation of this 2006 Ranger. The Before...

One of you great customers sent us a series of photos showing his process in making his new RC boat.  I am really impressed with the final product. From Dave: Hi, just wanted to say thank you again for your support and awesome products.  This rc yacht was created using...

Question hi, I purchased epoxy and 1708 glass to redo boat stringers. all done came out great! now its time for boat deck. 19' eastern. what should I use over my 3/4 marine plywood? type cloth, epoxy or laminating resign? thanks Dave Answer Hey David, you went above and beyond...

Anthony from the Lemonade Factory in Farmingdale, Illinois needed to repair his lemonade stand. After years of use, it was starting to reflect its age. It had a few dings and cracks in the paint and underneath fiberglass. He wanted to repair it and make it look  new. Here is...

If you have ever followed us on Facebook, you may remember that we used to occasionally share tech tips. We are now going to share some on our blog too.  Here are a few we have shared in the past- If you are working with styrofoam, do not use polyester...

I want to thank Steve at Venom Racing for sending in some photos and a write up of his experience as a first time fabricator of fiberglass parts.  He has been ordering from us since last year and I asked him for some photos of his work.  The write up...

Vacuum bagging adds more time and money to your laminate but will provide you with high quality parts.  In this segment we will discuss some of the fittings that are needed in the vacuum bagging process. Vacuum Pump-The most important part needed when vacuum bagging is a pump.  There are...

Dave at 621 Cycles shared some great photos with us of some products he made using our chopped strand mat. Here is what he had to say, “Now using CSM exclusively from Fiberglass Warehouse. Much more consistent density. Here’s a few pics from the shop of the 1oz CSM being...

Vacuum bagging is worth the extra time and money when you have a part that needs to be low in weight and high in strength. Vacuum bagging provides an even pressure to the entire laminate. If done right, this will give the part a better fiber to resin ratio when...

For even more information on mold release and the application process, check out our Guide to Mold Release Agents HERE. SHOP NOW

We have a YouTube video that shows the process of casting with a two part polyurethane liquid plastic in a silicone mold.  If you prefer to read about it, then this post is for you. In this demonstration we used a rigid polyurethane in the silicone mold we showed in...