Fleece for Molds?

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Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: April 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Topic: Fleece for Molds?

Posted By: MVAP
Subject: Fleece for Molds?
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 11:31 AM

I here alot about fleece! Is it the standard??? Easier to work with???

When I hear fleece, I think of the fuzzy material that keeps you warm in the winter time, like the GAP commerical.

Where Can I get this "FLEECE" and at what price would i expect to pay???

obviously i'm new to this!!!!!!

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Posted By: playr747
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 11:59 AM

Any fabric store (Jo-annes fabric etc...). Get the bargain bin stuff , its about $2 a yard. Make sure its 100% polyester.

Posted By: MVAP
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 12:15 PM

Playr 747

What would you suggest BONDO? on something easier to sand before priming for paint????

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Posted By: d_arnold
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 1:01 PM

I coat the fleece with just resin first. Then depending on what it's for determines what you use after that. If it must be strong use a few layers of chopped mat next. If it's just pretty go straight to a mixture of filler with resin, harden it with cream hardner from the filler. Rage Gold filler is the best but It's hard to find locally most people order it online. I use ultimate bondo it comes in the blue quart size container and you can buy it anywhere. I like to use about a 70:30 filler to resin mix. You can play with it to get the desired results. good luck. Go here to see some fiberglass done with fleese.

https://audioxclusive.com/talon.htm

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Posted By: d_arnold
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 1:03 PM

well that link didn't seam to work so just copy and paste this url.

https://audioxclusive.com/talon.htm

that should get you there.

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Posted By: justina3
Date Posted: May 25, 2005 at 2:20 PM

the reason you should you polyester is that most glass fibre is made from polyester and makes for a much tighter bond

basic i know but someone might not know

Posted By: MVAP
Date Posted: May 26, 2005 at 9:31 PM

Guys what do I use to hold the fabric down with, when comes to MDF rings?, partial door panel molds? Stock Kick panels? making tweeter pods? When all done how do I stick it where I want to, when I'm done??????

Once again sorry for the back to back questions!

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Posted By: racer427
Date Posted: May 27, 2005 at 11:53 AM

You should Use a 100% polyester Fleece due to the fact that cotton shrinks too much.

As far as holding the material to the workpiece, I have used staples and or Hot glue. Seems to work pretty good.

And I have used just the Fleece and resin in a few applications such as the door panels that I recently made. The fleece is pretty thick and if you apply a few coats of resin to it, it will be pretty damn strong.

Chris

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