Let's talk about Fiberglass!
I'll start by saying I have never worked with fiberglass before.
Having said that-how many of you have used it before and how difficult is it to work with? Basically what I have in mind is to make a replica of a polyurethane side skirt.
From what I've read it seems like I need to make a mold but I'm wondering if there is anyway to do this without making the mold since I will only be making one copy. I am not trying to mass produce it!
What I was thinking is wax the polyurethane side skirt, apply the PVA, then Gel Coat and maybe a layer or two of fiberglass on top of the gel coat. I THINK that should be solid enough to separate from the poly side skirt. Once I separate I can reinforce the replica with more fiberglass from the inside.
I'm pretty much worried about the parts sticking! Any advice?
Having said that-how many of you have used it before and how difficult is it to work with? Basically what I have in mind is to make a replica of a polyurethane side skirt.
From what I've read it seems like I need to make a mold but I'm wondering if there is anyway to do this without making the mold since I will only be making one copy. I am not trying to mass produce it!
What I was thinking is wax the polyurethane side skirt, apply the PVA, then Gel Coat and maybe a layer or two of fiberglass on top of the gel coat. I THINK that should be solid enough to separate from the poly side skirt. Once I separate I can reinforce the replica with more fiberglass from the inside.
I'm pretty much worried about the parts sticking! Any advice?