Fiberglass Mold Making EP1

In this video we cover types of Gel coats that can and can't be used with mold making. Our mold will be made from a plug/master (Wheel Hugger Fender) we fabricated. This will be a 2-part video
For various tools and fiberglass resins as well as fabric types refer to
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[@KelseyBower]

Perfect instructional videos. You're a great teacher!

[@iccustomsusa8048]

Thank you! Glad they are helpful

[@hridyandthakur694]

I am fiberglass technician and

[@hridyandthakur694]

I want to job fiberglass technician

[@mattnoyes7729]

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

[@iccustomsusa8048]

Awesome thanks for the feedback!

[@codycasale7752]

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]

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]

@@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 👍🏻!

[@2224SKATE]

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

[@iccustomsusa8048]

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

[@hridyandthakur694]

Good

[@andrepark78]

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

[@iccustomsusa8048]

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

[@andrepark78]

@@iccustomsusa8048 that makes sense. Thks

[@madbulgarian6020]

how many coats of gel coat do you recommend?

[@iccustomsusa8048]

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

[@face_in_the_crowd]

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

[@iccustomsusa8048]

Thanks! Hope the video provided some help.

[@face_in_the_crowd]

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

[@iccustomsusa8048]

@@face_in_the_crowd Good Deal! Thank you comment!

[@codyc6975]

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]

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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIDVdImKe7OHhtU