Beginners and first time users of gel coat, a popular choice for giving surfaces a smooth and glossy finish, can sometimes come across a few problems when applying it. This post is continuing our series of troubleshooting that describe the different issues and remedies for various issues. In this part, we discuss causes and solutions to...

Are you a first-time gelcoat user, excited to try your hand at the popular finishing technique? Or perhaps you're an experienced pro looking to troubleshoot some of the common issues that may arise when applying gel coat. In this series of troubleshooting blog posts, we will dive deep into different problems...

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...

Are you in need of some new project ideas? We have tons of customer spotlights on our blog that are sure to impress you. In this blog post, check out a series of photos showing one of our customers' process in making his new RC boat. From applying the fiberglass...

Have you been scouring the internet for information on boat deck repair but can't seem to find the answers you're looking for? As marine enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the importance of a well-maintained and sturdy boat deck. That's why we've shared this short question and answer session between one of our...

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. Check out...

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...

In this post, Steve with Venom Racing, takes on the challenge of creating custom parts using Fiberglass Warehouse products. Steve is a fiberglass newbie that had not created a mold, vacuum bagged or made parts from a mold before. The write up below is two emails that he sent us about the...

Even though, vacuum bagging adds more time and money, it is worth it to create lightweight and high quality parts.  In this segment we will discuss some of the fittings that are needed in the vacuum bagging process. This process provides pressure on the entire laminate, removing air bubbles and providing...

Dave at 621 Cycles shared some great photos with us of some products he made using our chopped strand mat including a motorcycle trunk. We are always impressed by what our customers do with fiberglass and resin.  Here is what he had to say, “Now using CSM exclusively from Fiberglass Warehouse. Much...

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...

Unlock some secrets of mold releases in our short video designed for DIY enthusiasts, mold making crafters and resin users. In this video, we talk about the essentials of mold releases for use with fiberglass and resin mold making, giving you the knowledge you need to get started on your next...