Fiber Glass Basics: The Gel Coat Application

Applying gel coat correctly is of utmost importance to making aesthetically pleasing and long lasting finish products. The objective of gel coat is to create a uniform thickness across the part. As it cures, this thickness is reduced when some of the chemicals evaporate off. Spraying gelcoat onto a mold returns the best quality finish, but it may also be brushed in areas that are difficult to spray. Achieving a uniform thickness is difficult at intersecting corners, deep narrow areas, and difficult-to-reach sections of the mold.

Areas of excessive gel coat thickness can lead to cracking and surface finish problems. While in areas of insufficient gel coat thickness can “alligator” which is a surface flaw requiring extensive repair. Gel coat Application is a tricky part of the process and the manufacturer of the application equipment and the raw material is the best resource for best practices. 

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Fiberglass for Artworks

Fiberglass materials has been used for years to create a wide array of artworks. This material is unique because it can be made to resemble many other materials. This cuts back on the cost and weight of traditional materials while adding durability and strength. Fiberglass can be hooked up to resemble rock, wood, marble, glass and even human skin. 

Today, a lot of modern artworks is made of fiberglass materials.

Artificial stone made of glass fiber-reinforced polyester resin.

Indigenous materials laminated in a flower pattern with polyresin over a fiberglass base.

Fiberglass has many features that make it an ideal creative medium and many examples of striking results.

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