Fiberglass Curing in Cold Temperatures
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 06, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Topic: Fiberglass Curing in Cold Temperatures
Posted By: arkansasboy
Subject: Fiberglass Curing in Cold Temperatures
Date Posted: January 13, 2005 at 8:44 PM
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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Dan Tha Man
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Posted By: promodeepcycle
Date Posted: January 13, 2005 at 9:24 PM
prob not. make sure not to make it to hot to compensate.. you will run the risk of cracking..
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dont be a pet monkey ..use your dmm
Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: January 14, 2005 at 12:49 AM
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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Posted By: spl-Hz
Date Posted: January 14, 2005 at 12:21 PM
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!
Posted By: modifythis
Date Posted: January 14, 2005 at 10:50 PM
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!!
Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: January 15, 2005 at 12:51 AM
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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"Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Monster System on its way.
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