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How To Make Plug/mold For Fiberglass Parts. .

This document provides instructions for making plugs or molds for fiberglass parts using styrofoam and fiberglass materials in a multi-step process: 1) Pack the shaping area with oversized styrofoam and carve it to the desired shape within 1/4 inch tolerance. 2) Cover the styrofoam shape with glue and let dry before applying fiberglass mat and resin in overlapping layers to create the mold or part. 3) Once cured, the foam can be dissolved with acetone, leaving the fiberglass mold which can then be sanded, painted and used to create motorcycle gas tanks or other fiberglass parts. Proper safety equipment and ventilation is advised when working

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How To Make Plug/mold For Fiberglass Parts. .

This document provides instructions for making plugs or molds for fiberglass parts using styrofoam and fiberglass materials in a multi-step process: 1) Pack the shaping area with oversized styrofoam and carve it to the desired shape within 1/4 inch tolerance. 2) Cover the styrofoam shape with glue and let dry before applying fiberglass mat and resin in overlapping layers to create the mold or part. 3) Once cured, the foam can be dissolved with acetone, leaving the fiberglass mold which can then be sanded, painted and used to create motorcycle gas tanks or other fiberglass parts. Proper safety equipment and ventilation is advised when working

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How to make plug/mold for fiberglass parts. . .

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