Make Your Own Fiberglass Sheets & Panels in 24 Hours Like a PRO!

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Learn how to create fiberglass sheets like a professional in just 24 hours! In this video, we'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to manufacture high-quality fiberglass sheets quickly and efficiently.
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[@allanreager3306]

Best channel on KZbin for any trade

[@TorbjørnAasterud]

Tusen takk for en lærerik video! alltid en glede å følge dere, man lærer alltid noe nytt! Takk for at du deler dine tips og triks.

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos, and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@johnvandinther8773]

Wow! We asked and you delivered! 5 gold stars. Thank you from New Zealand. I can now see how I can undertake my Motorhome panel making that will be a pro finish. Thanks again!!

[@KS-gn9ro]

Excellent video as always, they just keep getting better and better. Those are great gems that you give out, learning about what happens if your first layer cures to slowly is priceless information you couldn't find anywhere else. It's not always knowing how to do something that's important but also what not to do or what can happen, those can sometime be more important. You always try to cover everything and it's great learning. Thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome, thanks so much! I always appreciate the helpful feedback from you all, and hearing what you like about the videos and how we can do a better job! We have some cool vids on the way, so stay tuned!

[@bodywood]

Hi Joe nice panel. Can you please do a little follow up after full cure and show the stiffness. I think that was a total of 3x csm and 2x 1708. I think that should be pretty tough as you said but it would be good to see what kind of flex you have on that. Thanks for your great content.

[@marcianorivera0311]

Like watching getting better with gel coat cause you thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Fantastic! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Another GREAT video!! Excellent quality panel at the end!! Just beautiful!!

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@WillN2Go1]

Are you going to take the next step and show how to make honeycomb panels?

[@marekward6202]

Thanks

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@jjamanda]

Super video Thank you for all the effort you put in for the viewer, from across the pond.

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome, and thanks so much for watching and commenting from across the pond!

[@aloissuter1071]

As normal Captain Great Video! Camera man is doing a great job! This put your videos above the rest! Maybe show the viewers the mistakes of not transferring the material to the pan. I had a problem of gelling in the mixing cup 🥵

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll try to add some of that content in the future!

[@JohnAllen-g5j]

Excellent content as always Captain Joe! One thing I might add that I found out concerning MEKP is that one will pay an arm and a leg in shipping for it in most sizes above 2 ounces due to its hazardous carrying or shipping nature. If one wants 8ozs to a gallon, finding a local boatyard or chemical supplier is paramount for cost.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Good info on the catalyst, I know that Fiberglass warehouse will send the correct amount with your orders, and it can be transferred to the larger squeeze bottles if you want to for convenience in measuring it out. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@garnerwilliams1815]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your trade and the tricks you've learned along the way.

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@markmcmahan362]

I am working on a 21ft Marada run-about it needs stringers and floors. I have been waiting on your video showing the steps to replacing the stringers and floors. Do you know when that series will pick back up? I am enjoying the panel and mold making. I am new to fiberglass.

[@FishBumpTV]

I will be starting back to work on our project boat very soon, so stay tuned, and thanks for watching!

[@DirtySouth33T]

man id love to bring my contender over to you and we go to town on it she needs paint and i wanna redo the gel on the bottom. love this channel man

[@FishBumpTV]

I have always liked Contenders, and have considered getting one for a project boat rebuild. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos and I wish you all the best with the work you have planned! I do offer patreon for people that would like some direct one on one consulting for their projects, and I do read every comment and will make videos related to common requests, and try to answer when I can. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment !

[@JAYSADVENTURES50]

Jay here is a gain back in the UK. It is another great video love the end finish I'll be doing that leaving the gell coat to dry first as we normally let the gell coat tack off then put resin on then the cop strand then the layers so well done jay

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the comment Jay! I appreciate you watching all of the way from the UK 🇬🇧!

[@ewjorgy]

Hi Captain Joe! I think I will try this to make panels for a 3D printer enclosure. Seems like a good way to use up some older polyester resin and gel coat. Great video as usual! Thank you again! Take care and all the best from California! 💛

[@FishBumpTV]

That sounds like a great application for the panel, and a good way to use up some older resin. I hope you enjoyed the video, and as always, I appreciate you watching from beautiful California!

[@fs7453-il]

For my sailboat I wanted to raise the chainplate penetrations above deck level slightly so I made a plug, then a mold and finally some “biscuits” about 4” x 4” x 5/16” thick, gelcoat on the exterior, bullnose edges all around. I didn’t spend much time on the mold finish because the parts were easy to sand after demoulding. I drilled and cut slots for the chainplates to pass through with about 1/16” clearance all around. I’ll epoxy these to the deck before reinstalling and sealing the chainplates and the stainless steel trim covers. Now water running over the deck will have less chance to get to that vulnerable sealant joint at the penetration, and I think it will look good too. Thanks to your demonstrations I had a pretty clear idea of how to accomplish the job.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, sounds like a interesting project! Thanks for sharing your experience with the channel and for watching!

[@StefanRMarais]

Excellent, enjoyed the previous episode; this one was smashed out the park! Thanks Joe & Logan. Got loads of great inspiration for my fibreglass Teardrop camper build that’s in the planning stages. You make it look so easy; what absolute craftsmanship. Cheers from UK 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much!! I know I had several people commenting on possible fiberglass panel applications on our previous panel video, and on ways to improve the finish quality. So, if you were one of those folks commenting, then this video was all for you! I hope it helps with your teardrop camper, and I appreciate you watching all of the way from the UK 🇬🇧!

[@peejcj8]

Really like the pro tips and your ability to communicate tasks. I’m about to repair my deck hatches on a 1994 Grady white. The next project, I’ll also be cutting the outer fiberglass out of the hull side and removing rotted wood, replacing with coosa board, glassing over then gel coat. If you can do some similar repair videos, much appreciated.

[@perdidomar]

Thanks for the great video. I'm working on an old Grady White and your videos have been very helpful!

[@mikesweeney9577]

LOGAN, You have the coolest F'N'G Dad. I can tell your family is tight, Bro. Savor every minute you can. Absorb as much knowledge from him. What a blessing to work together. Mad camera skills too! We wanna see more Uncle Mark😂 Strong silent type!

[@howellgrange8257]

Awesome work joe .. a small fiberglass fuel tank would be great to see

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the content suggestions and for watching and commenting!

[@ontimespiva]

I’ve never thought about making panels but these videos have been interesting!

[@FishBumpTV]

It's one of those things that potentially has broad applications, and this video really helps explain the fiberglass molding process to folks that just aren't that familiar with it. I hope it helps spark an interest in building lots of different things out of fiberglass for some of you all watching out there!

[@garybaris139]

Hey Joe, I just referred the crabber Luke McFadden to your channel for some tips. He's rebuilding his crab boat.

[@FishBumpTV]

Very cool! Thanks so much for the referral and for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@kevinktthomas8916]

Excellent, as always with your videos. As an aside, as a 65yr-old Brit who experienced in high school mathematics & sciences our move from 'Imperial' (!) measures to metric in the 1970s, I enjoy your mix of fl.oz and CCs. Diversity, indeed!

[@torstenhansen4308]

This was another excellent Fish Bump video but I came here to chuckle over the same point ❤. The cheat sheet seems to be universal here in the States when going all metric would make it completely unnecessary. That said, I use feet and inches, gallons and quarts, all the time in some contexts but I tend to go metric whenever precision or calculations are required. It’s a muddled world we live in 😊.

[@JohnCampanelli-w7e]

Great info as usual.

[@FishBumpTV]

I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@SvenSiekmann-d8s]

Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

[@Shokenryu]

I am working on a 1960 glasspar seafair sedan. Transom, stringers and floor. I've rebuilt a smaller lido once but I love your professional teaching and advice. I'm in Washington state and just waiting on the temperature to hits the high 60's You're speeding up my build very fast thank you!

[@tonyg1958]

Great video! Hoping to see more videos on the project boat sometime soon.

[@MarioEZambrano]

Excellent!. Thanks a lot. I feel confident I can do it myself.

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome, I'm happy to hear that you are motivated and confident in making your own project!

[@TR4zest]

Really helpful demonstration and such a great resource you have created through this channel.

[@FishBumpTV]

I'm glad to hear that you notice the effort that we are putting into the channel for everyone! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@LarryBenson-y3f]

Love the mirror finish !

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@mikem1436]

Very nice video from start to finish. Thanks for taking the time to do so. Even on a small sample demonstration the material costs do add up over time.

[@FishBumpTV]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate you watching!

[@stevekoken2400]

so glad i found your channel. great work

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you like the video!

[@jt36048]

Joe, that was an awesome demonstration...! Super high gloss finish...!

[@GlenPare-b5g]

Beautiful Work again.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@jimchuk8511]

Enjoyed the video as always Joe. I am definitely learning things from them. No doubt it will help me on my next airplane cowl build or repair. Have to get out to the shop for a bit of a visit one of these days before we go back north.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, Jim. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@gunnarfernqvist4896]

Interesting video as always! Great work! I think I noticed though that there was some chips in the gelcoat that still sticked to the mirror. Wouldn't it be a great opportunity to use that and show how to repair a surface gelcoat damage? Maybe from hitting a small rock when beaching for a day on the beach or hitting a sharp corner on the trailer when picking the boat out of the water.

[@Rucksack57]

Family is great thing. I am too old to do this kind of work but I love watching your skilled work.

[@FishBumpTV]

I agree! You are very fortunate if you have a good family! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the channel, and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@jbunderwaterservices]

Well done again sir, I tip my hat to you with your step by step techniques. Can’t wait til it gets above 20 degrees up here in Boston to get back to work1

[@charlescashell5645]

Very good information Joe!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Cptnbond]

Nice. What an amazing result. Cheers-

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you watching!

[@joesloan1724]

Very helpful. I’m in process of making coming and will need long panels.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@shoresharp8349]

Awesome work as always Capt Joe. 17/08 17oz per sq ft of biaxle cloth 08 oz of csm per sq ft. When working with epoxy i really like just 17oz biaxle cloth its cheaper and bends corners alot better than 1708.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

My takeaway is that in between separate layups the addition of CSM creates a superior bond. Also, the CSM can be placed as the final layer if desired for various reasons. Fiberglass I noticed Fiberglass Warehouse has Epoxy Compatible CSM. My lingering question was: When and where is the Roven Woven idealistic?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you sharing your experiences with everyone!

[@JosephLorentzen]

Awesome work. Will look back, but very interested in molding shapes perhaps like a hood with a air scoop. Live in the desert so RV uses of fiberglass is of interest.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@allenclark1914]

Absolutely the best learning channel. Would you demonstrate the flexibility of the panel after for a follow up please, thank you Captain Joe and camera man/ slash soon to be Captain.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! I am actually working on a follow-up video, right now, and I would be happy to demonstrate the flexibility of the panels that we have made! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment on the videos!

[@JimDumas-z3d]

As always, another awesome video. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Good job camera man.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, much appreciated!!

[@KeepONReelnSportfishing]

Another great video. Very educational as always. Have you ever thought of making a boat bait well?

[@mohammedabo-riyash866]

Fantastic Mr Joe. By the way sir. I kinda ran into this aligator problem before. I can't understand what was going on. Can you please make a video about this problem?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear that you are really enjoying the videos! I will try to make a video on the topic of Gelcoat Alligators for you all in the near future.I appreciate you watching and commenting on the videos!

[@waltsailing2009]

Great video…What are the.dark spots around 47 min in, visible after the peal ply is coming off?

[@donaldsimpson1553]

I injoy the information that you put out. I am restoring a 1978 marlin empress in the forward bilge the glass is contaminated with oil I have no idea how to repair it but I've been watching your show now and been getting a lot of info thank you

[@joefowler8464]

A video that I didn't know I needed. Fantastic! Great work on the video and on the panel. I presume you could cut that panel down to size using a jigsaw or would it be better to cut the fabric to the right size to begin with?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! You could cut the glass to get close to the size you need, but the edges would still need some trimming and shaping. I hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!

[@Harrybollox]

Another great video. I’m thinking how one could make a cored panel using this method, two such panels sandwiching the core with gelcoat moulded on both panels . Also combining your grp and gelcoat on ply videos, am wondering if you would ever use peel ply on the last glass layer before the gelcoat layer to flatten off / smooth the Csm layer before the gelcoat

[@eliasadventure5903]

@ fish bump TV. It is awesome everything you show and all that can be learned about fiberglass but I am wishing you show how to make Part or repair when a boat have nonslip design

[@FishBumpTV]

I will definitely look into adding a video about how to repair fiberglass nonslip to the channel soon, I appreciate the suggestion!

[@hlsthelakeeriefishingchart6054]

Hello there. Currently doing a complete resto on a 34 ft baha king kat. Your videos have been a tremendous help. Off topic.. but do you know how they did the non skid on them? Not a checker pattern. More like a splatter look. Thx from ohio .

[@FishBumpTV]

I've got a non-skid video coming out very soon, maybe it will help! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@thomasramirez5207]

Good afternoon captain Joe, Your videos are amazing and I've enjoyed them immensely. I would like to make a swim platform for the back of my boat. Do you have any videos explaining how to come at it? I just watched your fiberglass sheets and panels in 24 hours like a pro video, if I wanted to build a swim platform can I simply keep adding layers of fiberglass to make it stronger? Thanks for any feedback. Thomas in California

[@FishBumpTV]

Hi Thomas, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our fiberglass sheets and panels video! I am actually working on a video right now that will be out this weekend, which might give you some good ideas on how to move forward with a swim platform build. In the meantime, you might want to scroll back through our video library and check out our hardtop mold and top building series of videos. There are methods and techniques in that series that are more advanced and higher in detail. I hope this helps and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@timothypalmer454]

This is a great demonsration. the gelcoat side looks perfect. Can peal ply be used on the gelcoat side in place of using wax paper? In the case doing a repair when not using a wax in gelcoat.

[@vancestaplin]

question: First off, your channel is awesome! now the question. If a smooth mirror finish and gelcoat is not necessary. Would it be possible to tape peel ply down on a flat surface, then build the panel on top of the peel ply and then finish it with peel ply on top sandwiching the panel in the peel ply? Seems if this is possible, once the peel ply is pulled off each side, the surface would be easy to finish as needed at a later date.

[@carlobijnens2640]

Wow, great video !! This is what i planned to do and you explained what helps me in avoiding mistakes 😊. One question, the clear shiny white surface is it sticky or not ? I learned to add Paraffin but then the next layer is not fixing well due to the non sticky surface, what is not desirable.

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks! No, the shiny molded surface is very slick, not sticky at all. I hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@davidduckworth9094]

Excellent video, thanks. I build a mold out of cement boarding then covered it in packing tape it was for a water tank it did the job but I wasn't very happy as it was a beast get it out of the mold as some of the resin managed to get past the tape and have a reaction with the cement board?

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks!! I have never tried to use cement board as the form for a mold before. I know that the clear tape needs a flat, relatively smooth, and dust free surface for it to stick properly. I wonder if the tape didn't stick well to the cement board, possibly allowing resin in?I also used mold release wax in the video over the tape as extra insurance against the fiberglass sticking to the form. If you didn't use wax, that could have made a difference. Every step in the process is important, and sometimes, any difference in what I show in the video will have some effect on the outcome. I hope this helps, and I wish you all the best with your future projects!

[@davidduckworth9094]

Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes I put two coats wax on I think a hard finishing Topcoat will seal it then tape & wax that is what I am about to try if it works I will let you know.keep up the good work. Dave

[@sel7245]

Thanks for showing what someone is wondering about..Wonder what material would be best to use if you wanted to make an "unsinkeble panel". Of cause old school balsa would be great, But you would not be able to bend and twist it into a canoe shape ?

[@FishBumpTV]

You are very welcome! There are lots of options for making an unsinkable cored panel. You could use Coosa board, Divinycell, Airex. I used Airex foam core on the build of our fiberglass hardtop that I mentioned in this video. Using it would definitely result in an unsinkable panel. I'm sure if you scroll back through our video library, you will find it, and other helpful videos. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@HoboWhisperer]

Great info! Do you have any videos on making clear panels, like for a greenhouse? Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I did do a fiberglass panel video about two weeks ago here on the channel. That Panel has a semi transparent look to it. You might find it interesting. I have never tried to build a clear panel, but I think it could be done with the right combination of materials. I hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!

[@kevind767]

Morning Capt Joe, Where do you get the core supplies from in this area. I’m in Ft Walton, and not finding much locally. Am thoroughly enjoying these series, and appreciate these videos. Always learning something new. Thanks

[@FishBumpTV]

Boat Outfitters carries Coosa board, and they can ship it to you. You might also reach out to Coosa board for a list of distributors in your area. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@keithmorgenstern4546]

Thanks for the excellent tips and tricks. Regarding temperature for poly resin, any tips for those of us in the mid-Atlantic who don’t have 70F during the winter for boat repair? Do we mix at much higher catalyst or just wait longer for cure? Will it cure over a week at 50F?

[@FishBumpTV]

I'm glad you are enjoying the tips and tricks in the videos! I made a video recently about fiberglass work in colder weather. It's titled Know your limits! I'm sure if your scroll back through our video library just a bit, you will find what you are looking for. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@PeteRondeau]

If I need to make a curved panel that measures 18" across the diameter, (imagine taking an 18" sonotube and cutting it in half lengthwise) would I be able to use this technique and then bend the piece to the curve, or would i need to make a mold?

[@darrylmartinez9794]

Hi Joe I like watching your videos Im in the process now building a boat for myself. Me and my brother have been in the boat building for years. Im interested in knowing where can I purchase the non skid panel you showed in this video. Also the material you used at the end and then peeled it of afterwards Im in Roatan, Honduras

[@FishBumpTV]

I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying our videos! The company that makes the non-skid is called Gibco, and they call it flexmold. The other blue material is called peel-ply. I source the peel-ply and most of my resins and fiberglass supplies from Fiberglass warehouse. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching all of the way from Honduras!

[@MehrdadMorabbi]

Thanks Joe, I’ve used the same process using Melamine covered particle board to make test panels for my overland campers habitat. I’m getting closer to building the box, but I don’t know how to make the seams disappear in the final product. My largest panel will be 8’x18.5, so the mold will be built with 5 sheets of 4x8 plywood with 4 seams. I guess I can putty the seam with Bondo the best I can and plan to sand the entire panel after it’s been de molded to get a consistent product. Do you have any other ideas?

[@brunogallucci9052]

wow, Beautiful.....

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome, I am happy you like it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Art-jw8ho]

Joe would love to see a video working with nonskid. For example I need to duplicate a broken hatch and it has a non skid surface in the center. Would you put something like soft sand as your initial layer in a mold? How would you get the smooth border

[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks for the content suggestions! I will try to touch on that in a future episode.

[@jjamanda]

Need to make a 4ft diameter tube in two halfs would it be possible to make panels similar this with return flanges so when formed the flanges would be on the inside and form over ribs?

[@FaWoWaMann]

Great 👍🏻

[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you!

[@AllanDonald-p3w]

Hi Capt Joe, enjoyed as always. If I made big enough panels could I use for flooring on my boat build? Instead of ply or thermolite(coosa).

[@FishBumpTV]

Yes, you could theoretically, but the panel would need to be quite thick to be stiff enough for a floor panel. I don't know that it would be the most effective use of time and materials to do it that way. I have a follow-up video coming out this weekend that will help show the difference in a cored vs non-cored panel. I think you will find it helpful and interesting. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@AllanDonald-p3w]

@ thanks Joe, I’ll look out for new video. Also I would love to know how you would make your floor hatches for kill tanks/storage boxes etc

[@tobycross4935]

Hey Joe have you ever thought about using " Mica Powder in as a dying agent, it's commonly used in the automotive painting industry cheap to buy and omg just a little goes a really long way 😃

[@FishBumpTV]

I have never tried using Mica powder with gelcoat. I will have to look into that! Thanks for the suggestion and for watching!

[@tobycross4935]

@@FishBumpTV Lol was talking about using in the catalyst / Hardner but be cautious as I said just less then 1/4 gram or less per bottle, and s always devoted follower, current project cutting the cabin off a 1996 regal commodore 32 ft cruiser and turning it into a skiff, runs great and solid but the interior ugh not worth replacing so might be a better to go bare bones center console ?? don't know and yes very scared more so about the strength even with custom stringers 😃

[@brenthunt8225]

If we can’t find the dye for the activator can we use food coloring instead?

[@jeromefirlik8100]

Hi Joe, I have an old Hoby Cat with a broken rudder ( I still have 1 good one)! Should I lay up a thick blank and grind it to shape or make a mold and lay one up in a mold or perhaps make a plywood one and laminate on top of it with glass? Thanks!

[@FishBumpTV]

It could possibly be done in any one of those three ways, and there are pros and cons to each. I wonder if you have considered using a piece of 26 pound density Coosa board instead of plywood for the core. It is very strong,light weight, rot proof, and can be sanded and shaped easily. Then wrap it in fiberglass. I believe Boat Outfitters will sell smaller pieces, so you don't have to buy a full sheet. I have several Coosa board related videos that might help give you some inspiration. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@jeromefirlik8100]

@@FishBumpTVthanks so much , I’ll study your past videos ; I appreciate all of your video content! Great job!

[@jameshasenfus3412]

You should show what happens if you allow a larger amount of resin to generate heat in the cup and cure. I think it will drive the point home and possibly save someone from a devastating accident.

[@scott8689]

Think he has! Bourbon moth woodworking did one with soaked rags, chemicals too.

[@FishBumpTV]

Good suggestion! I have a video here on the channel showing exactly that. If you scroll back through our video library, I'm sure you will find that video and more useful info! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@rickcreel3657]

I see cruisers building with foam board panels and they route the edges hollow and fill the edges with glass cloth. It seems there is a faster way to create the cloth. They lay the cloth flat then they wet the cloth with resin and roll it up before they pack it into the edges of the panels. If they used Basalt rope and soaked it with resin it would be faster than rolling cloth. The Basalt rope would cost more but they don't need much to go around the edges. Basalt is stronger than fiberglass and more impact-resistant. Sunlight does not ever damage Basalt thread, cloth, rope, or reinforcement rods for concrete. Saltwater-penetrating concrete cannot cause these rods to corrode and swell. On straight runs, these reinforcing rods could strengthen edges. Basalt staples could be used for curves or corners. The staples could mix with resin and be packed into panel edges to complete the whole process.

[@hairband80s69]

Can you talk about resins for below the waterline vs above? In my case specifically, it would be with Gelcoat finish. The information out there is confusing as to whether or not Polyester is okay for below the waterline, but I've also seen reference to Vinyl resin not being compatible for under the waterline. Regarding ISO Polyester, could that be used below waterline whereas regular Polyester could not? I do understand Epoxy can be used below the waterline but seems not to work well for Gelcoat finish. It's confusing. Thanks for another great vid!

[@petermelnikov682]

Would it work with epoxy resin or it is not recommended bc not compatible with gel coat or it would shrink? I want to make a hard top shell for a van roof.

[@FiberglassWarehouse]

Gel coat and epoxy are not compatible. If you want to use gel coat, I suggest using vinyl ester resin (think of it as epoxy dissolved in styrene). If you need to use epoxy, you will need to paint the shell after you pop it off the mold.

[@timfranklin1]

It might be a priviledge for you to share, but it's a far greater priviledge for me to be allowed to watch and learn.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much!! I really appreciate the kind words, and you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS]

Was the gel coat without wax?

[@FishBumpTV]

No wax in any gelcoat unless it is the last coat, or you plan on sanding it and you want it to be tack free. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

[@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS]

@FishBumpTV Thank you I watch your videos instead of watching TV.

[@FishBumpTV]

@@TEXASHANDYMANSVCS I appreciate that!

[@Art-jw8ho]

Joe not sure if you realize the crew at flyingsparksgarage is in the process of doing some major boat repairs on their KZbin channel and gave you a shoutout! Possible collaboration?? 😁

[@FishBumpTV]

Yep, I have watched and commented on a few of their vids. They are nice folks!

[@jonnykustoms]

Have you used colbalt to kick off your resin?

[@FishBumpTV]

That's not necessary in the resins we use in the videos. There are still some out there that require that, but they are getting less and less popular. Thanks for watching!

[@86OEd]

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[@duanecrowley9820]

How many shirts do you have?

[@FishBumpTV]

Haha, a bunch! Thanks for watching

[@michaelhansen6481]

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[@FishBumpTV]

Thank you very much!

[@robandnikki1]

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[@FishBumpTV]

Nice!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@goatman3828]

Clarify please, put the release wax on. Let it haze over. Then be sure to get all of the wax off? Why bother putting the wax on in the first place? And, isn't glass already non-porus, making the resin not stick to it? Obviously not, if you are telling me to put wax on, but it sure seems like fiberglass shouldn't stick to glass. As always, thank you for taking the time to do these videos.

[@derekmoore2779]

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[@FishBumpTV]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@JimDumas-z3d]

As always, another awesome video. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Awesome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really appreciate your support of the channel and for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@JimDumas-z3d]

As always, another awesome video. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

[@FishBumpTV]

Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!