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Welcome to Fiberglass Florida! For over 30 years, Fiberglass Florida has been your trusted source for all things fiberglass. Whether you’re embarking on a small project or a large-scale endeavor, we provide everything you need to achieve success. Our extensive inventory includes epoxies, resins, gel coats, fiberglass knits and wovens, and the renowned AwlGrip paints, ensuring you have the right materials for any job. Our expertise extends across multiple industries, including boat building...

Fiberglass Florida: Awlcraft 3000 – The Next Generation of Yacht Topcoats Awlcraft 3000 is the newest evolution in the Awlgrip® family of marine coatings. Designed as a next-generation acrylic urethane topcoat , it offers a perfect balance of brilliant color, high-gloss retention, and easy repairability . Professional applicators worldwide trust it as the modern standard for yacht finishing. Why Awlcraft 3000 Is Different Next-Level Technology: Builds on decades of Awlgrip innovat...

Technical Support & Expert Guidance Working with fiberglass, gelcoat, and marine coatings requires the right materials, correct procedures, and real-world experience. At Fiberglass Florida, technical support is part of what we do every day. Our team works directly with boat builders, repair yards, manufacturers, and serious DIY builders to solve real-world problems using proven materials and practical methods. Call Technical Support Send Us a Message ...

Mold Building & Tooling Technical Support Building a high-quality fiberglass mold requires more than just materials — it requires proper surface preparation, correct tooling products, and disciplined process control. Fiberglass Florida provides hands-on technical guidance for professional mold builders, boat repair yards, and composite manufacturers using proven composite tooling methods focused on surface quality, dimensional stability, and long-term mold performance...

Boat Restoration Technical Support Guide Last updated: February 2026 Boat restoration is the process of repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing fiberglass boats to restore structural integrity, appearance, and long-term performance. This technical support guide serves as a master reference for understanding materials, repair methods, and best practices used in modern fiberglass boat restoration. This page is designed as a living knowledge base. Each section below will continue ...

Awlgrip Yacht Paint Application Guide Complete professional guide to surface preparation, priming, fairing, and applying Awlgrip marine coatings. Built for boat builders, professional painters, and first-time users who want a flawless finish. Guide Contents Overview of Awlgrip Coating Systems Surface Preparation Fundamentals Preparing Fiberglass & Gelcoat Preparing Aluminum Preparing Steel Preparing Wood Fairing Compounds & Surface Correction...

Awlgrip Application Guide › Surface Preparation › Fiberglass Fiberglass Surface Preparation for Awlgrip Paint Before applying Awlgrip primer or topcoat systems, fiberglass and gelcoat surfaces must be properly cleaned, sanded, and prepared. Mold release agents, wax contamination, and oxidation will prevent epoxy primers from bonding correctly. Need help with a project? Call our coatings team: 321-639-3046 Quick Answer: How Do You Prep Fiberglass for Awlgrip?...

Awlgrip Application Guide › Surface Preparation › Previously Painted Surfaces Preparing Previously Painted Surfaces for Awlgrip Many boat refinishing projects involve applying new Awlgrip coatings over existing paint. Proper inspection, cleaning, and sanding determines whether the existing system can be recoated or must be removed. Need help with a project? Call our coatings team: 321-639-3046 Quick Answ...

Awlgrip Application Guide › Surface Preparation › Aluminum Aluminum Surface Preparation for Awlgrip Aluminum substrates require specific cleaning, profiling, and corrosion-protection priming to achieve a yacht-grade Awlgrip finish. Per the official Awlgrip YPAC training, prepped aluminum must be primed within 8 hours to prevent oxide regrowth. Need help with a project? Call our coatings team: 321-639-3046 ...

  FF · AWLGRIP GUIDE ⌕   EDITION 22 Fiberglass Florida · Florida's Awlgrip Technical Hub Awlgrip Application Guide The complete professional reference for Awlgrip coatings — surface preparation, spray gun setup, primers, topcoats, defect diagnosis, and repair. Adapted for Florida's climate by Fiberglass Florida. Surface Prep Spray Gun Settings Primers Topcoats Paint Defects Maintenance & Repair Florida Climate ...

Awlgrip Ultra Build Epoxy Primer D8008/D3018 Guide | Fiberglass Florida Awlgrip Ultra Build Epoxy Primer D8008 / D3018 • Maximum Build • Heavy Fairing Primer Shop Ultra Build Primer Questions? Call (321) 639-3046 What is Awlgrip Ultra Build Primer? Short answer: Ultra Build is the highest-build epoxy primer in the Awlgrip system, designed to fill heavy imperfections quickly. Long ans...