Molding Fiberglass Parts

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MOLDING FIBERGLASS PARTS
Supplies needed to complete this project are listed below.
Partall High Temperature Wax
12 oz. Tin Partall Hi-Temp Mold Release Wax, 12 oz. tin
Working Temperature to 350° F
Please read MSDS, Industrial Use Only 		  V207 $15.95
West System - 406 Colloidal Silica, 1.7 oz. 406-2 West System Colloidal Silica Filler, 1.7 oz.   A406-2 $10.85
Coremat XM2 Flexible Mat - 39.37" wide, 9" pkg.   H2000 $4.95
Fiberglass Cloth 5.8 oz., 38" wide, 2 yd. pkg.   G37330-38 $21.95
Fiberglass Cloth 5.8 oz., 50" wide, 2 yd. pkg.   G37330-50 $25.95
West System - 105 Resin, 1 Quart 105-A West System Epoxy Resin
A clear, low viscosity resin formulated for use with West System Hardeners. Use for composite construction and repairs that require high strength, moisture resistant coating, bonding and filling. 		  A105-A $38.93
West System - 205 Hardener, Fast Cure, 0.44 Pint 205-A West System Laminating Hardener, Fast Cure
205 Fast Hardener is a medium-viscosity epoxy curing agent. It is used in a majority of situations, at low temperatures and to produce a rapid cure that developes its physical properties quickly at room temperature. Requires a 5:1 mixing ratio with WEST SYSTEM 105 Resin. Yields a high-strength, moisture resistant solid with excellent bonding and coating properties. Pot Life 9 to 12 minutes. Cures to solid state 6 to 8 hours. Not intended for clear coating.
ORMD (Standard Ground Shipping US ONLY) 		  A205-A $20.10
West System Metering Pumps 300 West System Epoxy Pump Set
300 Pump Set are designed for convenient and accurate metering of all Group Size A, B and C West System resin and hardeners. The Pump Set contains one resin pump and two hardener pumps. Pumps mount directly on the resin and hardener containers an eliminate the mess of measuring by weight or volume. The pumps are calibrated to deliver the proper working ratio. One full pump stroke of the resin pump and one full stroke of the hardener pump delivers .8 fl. oz. for the 105/205 or 105/206 combinations or .9 fl. oz for the 105/207 or 105/209 mixtures. 		  A300 $14.52
Reusable Mixing Sticks, 8/pkg. 804-8 West System Reusable Mixing Sticks, 8/pkg.
Price per package, Minimum quantity 1 pkg.
Both ends are beveled
Rounded end shapes a 3/8" radius
Fillets easily
Use the square end for thorough mixing of epoxy and blending of fillers 		  A804-8 $2.80
8 oz. Poly Mixing Pot West System Poly Mixing Pot, 8 oz.
Reusable 		  A5001 $0.35
1/2" Glue Brushes, 12/pkg. 803-12 West System 1/2 in. Glue Brushes, 12/pkg.
Price per package, Minimum quantity 1 pkg. 		  A803-12 $5.31
Disposable Gloves, 4 pr./pkg. 832-4 West System Disposable Gloves, 4 pr./pkg.
Price per package, Minimum quantity 1 pkg. 		  A832-4 $5.75
Deluxe Composites Molding Kit

The kit for large or multiple parts, includes:

Coverall, 1 qt.
5.8 oz. Fiberglass, 38 in., 5 yd. pkg.
Coremat, 24 in. x 1 m.
Chavant Y2 Clay, 2.5 in. x 5 in.
Graphite Powder
Colloidal Silica
Disposable Brushes, 12/pkg.
8 oz. Mixing Pots, 6 ea.
Mixing Sticks, 8/pkg.
Gloves, 4 pr./pkg.
Partall High Temp Mold Release Wax, 12 oz. tin
CST Instructions 		  M2000 $127.95
Basic Composites Molding Kit

The kit for smaller parts, includes:

Coverall, 1 qt.
5.8 oz. Fiberglass, 38 in., 2 yd. pkg.
Coremat, 9 in. x 1 m.
Chavant Y2 Clay, 2.5 in. x 5 in.
Graphite Powder
Colloidal Silica
Disposable Brushes, 12/pkg.
8 oz. Mixing Pots, 6 ea.
Mixing Sticks, 8/pkg.
Gloves, 4 pr./pkg.
Partall High Temp Mold Release Wax, 12 oz. tin
CST Instructions 		  M2010 $105.95
Prices are in US dollars and subject to change without notice.