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Fiberglass Curing in Cold Temperatures


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arkansasboy 
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Posted: January 13, 2005 at 8:44 PM / IP Logged  
Ok I have done a few fiberglass projects and I started another one today. I just finished laying down a mold in my ford ranger (single cab) since I am gonna put 3 10's back there. The prob was that the temp out side was 38 degress haha, so do you think the fiberglass will cure by in the morning????
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Posted: January 13, 2005 at 9:24 PM / IP Logged  
prob not. make sure not to make it to hot to compensate.. you will run the risk of cracking..
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Posted: January 14, 2005 at 12:49 AM / IP Logged  
pro's right. I'd actually say ur probably gona have to try this project a few times to get it right. I stop all fiberglass projects I'm doing if the temperature drops below 60 especially if I have to let it cure overnight.
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spl-Hz 
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Posted: January 14, 2005 at 12:21 PM / IP Logged  

Man it's been extremeley cold in colorado these passed few days. Even in the install bay. I agree with xtreamcc

below 60 is when it becomes either passion or insanity!

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Posted: January 14, 2005 at 10:50 PM / IP Logged  
i know its tough, but try not to get too impatient. if you do you run the risk of wasting materiels, and time. i would wait for it to warm up some, or be prepared to have sticky resin in my car for a few days. happy glassing to you!!
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I just thought of something I do, do on the occasion as its not cold here in FLA that often. When it is cooler I use a halogen light aimed at the f/g mold. It projects a very intence light that placed about 5-10 feet from the mold should keep it nice and warm. This allows me to mold in cooler weather. The downside to this is that if u place the light to close u can burn stuff up and it can be very impractical if u have to do it inside a vehicle. Anyway, just some thoughts that u might be able to formulate some ideas off of. Good luck!
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