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Fiberglass Florida – Core Material Comparison Chart Compare our most popular core materials including Coosa, Divinycell, AirCell, and Honeycomb foam. Use this chart to choose the right material for your application based on strength, weight, water resistance, and compatibility with resin systems. Material Density (lb/ft³) Water Absorption Screw Retention Best Used For Resin Compatibility Coosa Bluewater 20–32 Very Low Excellent Transoms, stringe...

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...

Fiberglass & Gelcoat Technical Support Fiberglass and gelcoat work demands the right materials, proper technique, and an understanding of how each layer in the system works together. Whether you’re making repairs, building a mold, or producing parts, Fiberglass Florida provides technical guidance built on real-world experience. Our team supports professionals and serious DIY builders working with polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy systems. We help you select compatible products, apply them corre...

Open Molding & Lamination Technical Support Open molding and hand lay-up remain some of the most widely used fiberglass manufacturing methods in marine, industrial, and composite fabrication. Successful lamination depends on selecting the correct laminating resin and understanding how resin formulation, processing behavior, and cure characteristics affect the finished composite part. What Are Laminating Resins? Laminating resins are polyes...

Polyester vs Vinyl Ester Resin: Understanding the Differences Choosing the correct resin is one of the most important decisions in fiberglass lamination. Polyester and vinyl ester resins are both widely used in open molding, hand lay-up, and spray-up applications, but they offer different performance, durability, and cost characteristics. Understanding how these resin systems differ will help you select the right material for your project, environment, and performance requirements. ...

Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer Guide 545 Epoxy Primer is the industry standard undercoat primer used in Awlgrip coating systems. It seals surfacing primers and prepares substrates for Awlgrip or Awlcraft topcoats while providing excellent adhesion and corrosion protection. View Full Awlgrip Application Guide Shop Awlgrip Primers Product Overview Key Features Outstanding adhesion to fiberglass, steel, aluminum and wood Corrosion resistant epoxy primer Used above or...