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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...

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...

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. ...

Preparing Gelcoat for Awlgrip Paint Systems When applying Awlgrip or Awlcraft coatings over fiberglass boats, proper preparation of existing or new gelcoat is critical for long-term adhesion and finish quality. Most adhesion failures in marine paint systems occur because of poor surface preparation rather than product failure. Why Gelcoat Preparation Matters Before applying Awlgrip systems the gelcoat surface must be: Free of wax and contamination Properly sanded to ...

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...

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 ...

Awlcraft 3000 Technical Support Guide Awlcraft 3000 is a professional-grade, two-component polyurethane marine topcoat designed for high-gloss yacht finishes. This guide covers mixing ratios, spray setup, film thickness, drying times, repairs, maintenance, and common contractor questions. If you are spraying Awlcraft 3000 and need technical clarity, this is your complete support resource. What Is Awlcraft 3000? Short Answer: Awlcraft 3000 is a buffable, repairable, high-gloss p...

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...

Aluminum Surface Preparation Guide This guide outlines the correct preparation and coating systems for aluminum substrates using Awlgrip yacht coating systems. Select Your Aluminum Scenario Aluminum – No Fairing Standard aluminum surfaces where no filler or fairing compounds are required. View System Options Aluminum – Fairing Required Aluminum surfaces requiring filler or fairing compounds for leveling. ...

Steel Surface Preparation Guide Correct surface preparation of steel is critical for long-term coating performance. Removing mill scale, rust, shop primers and contaminants ensures strong adhesion and corrosion protection when applying Awlgrip coating systems. Select Your Steel Surface Scenario Steel (No Fairing Required) Standard steel surfaces where fairing compounds are not required. View System Steel (Fairing Required) ...

Max Cor CF Epoxy Primer (Controlled Fusion Technology) How and Why to Use Max Cor CF Max Cor CF Epoxy Primer is a high-performance, chromate-free corrosion primer engineered for aluminum and steel in marine and industrial environments. Designed with Controlled Fusion Technology, it chemically bonds to properly prepared metal surfaces to create a durable, corrosion-resistant foundation for subsequent coatings. This system is ideal for aluminum boats, towers, structural components, a...

Hullgard Extra Epoxy Primer Application Guide How and Why to Use Hullgard Extra Hullgard Extra Epoxy Primer is a high-build, anticorrosive substrate primer designed to create a stable foundation for fairing compounds and finishing systems. It is commonly used after corrosion primers like Max Cor CF to build film thickness, improve adhesion, and prepare surfaces for Awlfair and topcoat systems. This primer is ideal for aluminum, steel, and fiberglass substrates where long-term durab...

Polyester Resin Guide: How to Use It, Types, and What You Need Short Answer Polyester resin is the most widely used material for fiberglass repair, boat building, and composite construction. It is affordable, fast-curing, and ideal for laminating fiberglass cloth, mat, and structural parts. --- What is Polyester Resin? Polyester resin is a thermosetting resin used in fiberglass applications to create strong, durable composite structures. It is activated using MEKP catalyst and cures throug...

Fiberglass Fillers Guide: Aerosil, Q Cell, Fairing & Structural Fillers Explained What Are Fiberglass Fillers? Fiberglass fillers are powders, fibers, or pre-mixed compounds used with polyester resin or epoxy resin to create custom mixtures for marine, repair, and composite applications. They are commonly used in: Fiberglass boat repair Marine fairing and surface preparation Composite construction Surfboard building --- Types of Fiberglass Fillers (What to Use and W...