In this video we go over the basics of fiberglassing. The purpose of this video is to showcase the bare minimum tools / materials you need to produce fiberglass parts on your own. For simplicity, we do not cover the mould making step in this video as that will be covered in a future video.
List of materials and tools in this video:
Gelcoat
Resin of choice (Polyester used in this video)
Fiberglass matt
Chip brush
Bamboo skewer / toothpick
Gloves
Wax
Acetone
Respirator
Sandpaper
Cutting tool (angle grinder, air saw, dremel, etc...)
If you would like to see how a mould like this is made, here are two videos from my channel that show both a beginner and more advanced approach.
Beginner:
- Making the plug and starting the mould:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GQPLsRFi5g
- Finishing the mould and making the final part:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8fpBfu69PU
Advanced:
- Plug making and starting the 3 piece mould:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW8kAdIjxWs
- Finishing and polishing the moulds:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuVzmaGMFKE
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Required materials
00:40 - Waxing the mould
01:52 - Applying Gelcoat
04:52 - First layer of fiberglass (coupling coat)
09:15 - Sanding the first layer
09:49 - Repairing air bubbles
10:35 - Main fiberglass layup
11:23 - Adding logo
13:17 - Removing from the mould
14:45 - Trimming excess material
17:23 - Final sanding
18:27 - Completed part
19:12 - Outro