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Repairing fibreglass

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raz2508	raz2508 posted 9 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 1, Visits: 4	Hi Within my company we use split fibreglass moulds to create plaster of paris core parts. Now these fibreglass moulds have become damaged along their joints and finishing the plaster has become a time consuming chore. The damaged areas can be around 3-4mm deep and a few inches long. I'd like to ask if Easycomposities can recommend a product that we could use to repair the damaged edges. I have tried to use Fast Cast resin but the moulds are not flat so I'd have to repair only small sections each time. We have the original wooden patterns (both inside and out) that can be used as a template to repair to. Ideally I'd like top place the wooden template inside the fibregalss mould and fill the damaged areas with a putty. Once it's hardened I could then remove the wooden template and dress the repair with abrasives. I hope this all makes since. If not I will glad to try and clarify details. Tags plaster fibreglass repair
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The Fibreglass King	The Fibreglass King posted 9 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 69, Visits: 652	Hello Raz, To be honest with you it sounds like you need to do some proper repairs on your moulds, the problem with quick fix is they do not last and the damaged areas will increase costing you more time and money in the long run, In repairing your moulds and in finishing your products. As you are well aware your products are only as good as the moulds when you break them out! If you do not feel that you can do repairs yourself I would be happy to sort them out for you as I run a F.R.P production moulding company and we offer a mould repair service both mobile and in house, If you are not to far from where we are based may be we could take a look at them for you?? Kind Regards The Fibreglass King.....
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Warren (Staff)	Warren (Staff) posted 9 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Administrators Posts: 2.5K, Visits: 8K	I would second what FK says and that a professional repair is the best route, repairing the fibreglass itself, then finishing with, if possible, the original gelcoat that was used. If it is a polyester gelcoat then an additive such as Solution MW Wax Gelcoat Additive will help to stop the gelcoat curing tacky making it easier to sand flat and match with the rest of the mould when you finish it. Warren Penalver Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant
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