Wish i'd found this ages ago...so much good information, one of the best I've watched on the process. Well done

@iccustomsusa8048

Ай бұрын

Awesome thanks for the feedback!

Good

What type of resin did you use dose it have to be specifically for fiberglass

@iccustomsusa8048

9 ай бұрын

I use polyester mostly. In my fiberglass one off parts series I go over material types and tools used

Do you have any suggestions for avoiding gelcoat alligatoring? I've been doing composites for a long time but still run into alligator issues from time to time. I know the common tip is to not apply the gel too thin. But i've heard others say to not brush usa based gel because it isn't formulated for it. - However you show that there are no issues. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated!

@iccustomsusa8048

2 ай бұрын

Yes, here are a few pointers to apply to your wrinkle problem. consider upping your catalyst by a small amount maybe 1/4% also increase mixing time when adding MEKP and lastly increase cure time before application of FG and resin. Sounds like your gel coat is not fully cured either due to low mekp, not mixed correctly and has cold spots, or fg applied to soon not fully cured. What is happening is when you apply fg too soon or to a gel coat that is not fully cured during your roll out for bubbles the uncured gel coat breaks down and wrinkles. Hope this helps

@codycasale7752

2 ай бұрын

@@iccustomsusa8048 Thank you very much! I will give this a try and let you know how it goes! Appreciate your reply! 🙏🏻 - You do great work 👍🏻!

how many coats of gel coat do you recommend?

@iccustomsusa8048

Жыл бұрын

If you are brushing it on, 2 coats or until you cannot see your plug. That should give you a margin if wet sanding is required on the mold surface

I was wondering why you didn't lay all the pieces down Then brush.

@iccustomsusa8048

Жыл бұрын

Easier to saturate the layers, blend seams, and use less resin

@andrepark78

Жыл бұрын

@@iccustomsusa8048 that makes sense. Thks

I am fiberglass technician and

I want to job fiberglass technician

Nice video with everything covered very well. I hope you're not copying someone elses work... it's not right to do that but, every one has their own way of doin things. When working with making molds it's one thing to make some changes to an existing part to make it your own and then make a mold and as many parts as you want but, it's not right just to copy another persons work. As far as your video you made a great one covering everything to make a part ! Great job

@iccustomsusa8048

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to respond! No I would never copy. I own another business that does alot of Fiberglass molds and I do not want others to copy my work so hence forth I would never be that person. in this video I show what I used to make to as my master. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIOmpbiNdrG6gNY.html

The word you're looking for is "overlapping" lol

@iccustomsusa8048

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope the video provided some help.

@face_in_the_crowd

Жыл бұрын

@iccustomsusa8048 it did actually. Answered the one question I was searching for. Thank you

@iccustomsusa8048

Жыл бұрын

@@face_in_the_crowd Good Deal! Thank you comment!