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What is Gelcoat - Fiberglass Source Gelcoat is a type of surface coating used in the fabrication of fiberglass-reinforced composites, particularly in the production of fiberglass boats, automotive parts, and other molded products.

What is Gelcoat? How Does it work?

Gelcoat is a type of surface coating used in the fabrication of fiberglass-reinforced composites, particularly in the production of fiberglass boats, automotive parts, and other molded products. 
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TYPES OF SURFBOARD RESIN - Fiberglass Source

Types Of Surfboard Resin

Clear orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin is the industry standard for laminating surfboards. Although not the highest quality raw materials it makes for ideal strength, flex, clarity, and UV resistance.
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Installing Fiberglass Roof Decks - Fiberglass Source

Installing Fiberglass Roof Decks

Fiberglass is a common material for decks in my region, especially when the deck is installed over living space, or when the client wants a porch roof that provides maximum protection from the weather. But when I talk to builders from other parts of the country, I find that this practice is almost unknown beyond the Jersey shore.
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Silmar® 2880 Surfboard Resin - Fiberglass Source

Silmar® 2880 Surfboard Resin

SIL66BE-2880 significantly outperforms commercially available resins used for surfboard laminating. It has been reported that the product is tougher, with less compression dimples than the top selling surfboard resin and has improved impact resistance to reduce stress and deck cracks.
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Aerialite Surfboard Fabrics - Fiberglass Source

Aerialite Surfboard Fabrics

A perfect finish for an endless summer

Since its inception, Aerialite® fabrics have raised the bar for high-performance surf glass. The only fabric developed by board builders, Aerialite took two years of research and development to perfect. The result is a fabric that ensures the high quality look and finish that surfers expect

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THE MOJAVE PROJECT - Fiberglass Source

THE MOJAVE PROJECT

Our objective for the project was to head out to our family compound in the middle of the Mojave, 100s of miles from the nearest ocean. We wanted to combine our love for building boards int the same place we love to ride motorcycles. We wondered if the unique environment would ultimately inspire creativity that we might have not have gotten at home. It was about abandoning expectation and embracing the freedom of doing whatever we wanted.
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SURFBOARD FIBERGLASS FABRIC TYPES - Fiberglass Source

Surfboard Fiberglass Fabric Types

E-Cloth or Electrical glass (Plain weave)
Is the most common type of surfboard fiberglass cloth sold, the individual yarns are a 50/50 construction, meaning equal strands going “fill” direction (rail to rail) and “warp” direction (nose and tail).
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SILMAR BRAND SURFBOARD RESIN - Fiberglass Source

SILMAR BRAND SURFBOARD RESIN

Silmar® brand SIL66 resins are the most widely used for surfboard manufacturing in the industry. In fact, they are sold throughout the world. These resins feature low color, excellent UV-resistance plus remarkably stable viscosity and gel times. 
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FACTS ABOUT ACETONE.... - Fiberglass Source

Key Facts About Acetone

Acetone, (CH3)2CO, is a common solvent, first discovered by alchemists during the Middle Ages, where it was known as “spirit of Saturn.” In 1836, its chemical structure was determined by chemists Jean Baptiste Dumas and Justus von Leibig.
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