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Where can I learn to mold fiberglass for a cabinet build?
SavannahLion:
oops, I really meant the splash and the mold made from the.buck.
Oh, now I get it. The buck let's you make more than one mold without fussing with the original.
I'm not 100% certain if I want to paint. I'm thinking of opting for the gelcoat. Taps has a clear gelcoat in stock which, in theory, let's me add my own tinting but it's a UV coating which is what I don't want. I'll have to see if they'll let me purchase a test sample to make sure it'll work as expected.
Thanks for the links.
TopJimmyCooks:
I am out of my depth with gelcoat formulations. I do know that it's quite hard to get a perfect gel coat finish that can be polished and be a finished surface. It's really hard to avoid pinholes, voids, rough spots, etc. which is why most gel coat is filled, prepped, and painted. Also, if you look at random gelcoat finished items (i.e. the shell of an amusement park ride is the only thing that comes right to mind) the glass is very thick, and it doesn't look that great up close - defects are polished over and thats it. This is why glass boats are so expensive, those guys are gel coat masters and they still blend touch ups and repairs.
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