{"title":"Mold Making","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything to build a fiberglass mold and get parts off it: release agents, tooling gelcoat and resin, mold making kits, modeling clay for parting lines, and the wedges that pop a stuck part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelease Comes First\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a new mold, build several thin coats of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mold-release-wax\"\u003epaste wax\u003c\/a\u003e and buff each one, then add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pva-mold-release\"\u003ePVA film\u003c\/a\u003e when you cannot afford to lose the first part. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mold-release-spray\"\u003eRelease sprays\u003c\/a\u003e cover touch-ups between pulls and urethane casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding the Mold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTooling gelcoat goes on the plug first, backed with isophthalic tooling resin and glass. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tooling-gelcoat-resin\"\u003etooling gelcoat and resin\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mold-making-kits\"\u003emold making kit\u003c\/a\u003e sized to the part. The full process is in our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/composites\/how-to-make-a-fiberglass-mold-complete-step-by-step-guide\"\u003ehow to make a fiberglass mold\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pva-mold-release-agent","title":"PVA Mold Release Agent","description":"\u003cp\u003ePVA is the backup layer that gets the part off the mold. It sprays or brushes on as a liquid and dries to a smooth water-soluble film between the mold and the layup, so even a green mold or a marginal wax job releases. It also seals the gelcoat surface from air, which is why it promotes a full cure on polyester gelcoat instead of a tacky one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-soluble parting film, washes off the part with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 fl oz covers approximately 20 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest applied by spray; a soft bristle brush also works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray with a small orifice gun at 90 to 100 psi, or use an aerosol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes complete cure of polyester gelcoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay it over wax, not instead of wax, on tooling you care about. 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Wax first, then PVA over it; PVA on a bare unwaxed mold is not a substitute for building the wax film underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TR Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51045483446574,"sku":"WAX-TR104","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/TR104HighTempMoldRelease_1.jpg?v=1756681304"},{"product_id":"stoner-e236-urethane-mold-release","title":"Stoner E236 Urethane Mold Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eStoner E236 is an aerosol mold release formulated for urethane parts and castings. Urethane sticks to tooling in a way polyester and epoxy layups do not, so it gets a release made for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it earns its place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray it on tools for injection molding, compression molding, RIM, vacuum forming and pour casting. One application covers several part releases, which matters once you are running parts in a batch rather than a single prototype, and it flashes off fast, so the mold is ready again with little wait. There is nothing to mix and nothing to wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the coat light and even. A wet coat collects in corners and can mark the face of the part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoner E236 aerosol mold release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated for urethanes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcesses: injection molding, compression molding, RIM, vacuum forming, pour casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple releases per application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast flash; no mixing or wiping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boat Suppliers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51045487149358,"sku":"STON-E236","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/StonerE236UrethaneMoldRelease.jpg?v=1756682020"},{"product_id":"pva-10-mold-release-partall-10","title":"PVA Mold Release - Partall # 10","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"292\"\u003ePVA #10 Mold Release\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"324\"\u003ePartall® #10\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a water-soluble \u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"372\"\u003epolyvinyl alcohol (PVA)\u003c\/strong\u003e barrier release agent designed to prevent resin bonding to molds. It forms a thin, green-tinted film that peels away easily after curing, leaving a clean part with no transfer to the mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"762\"\u003ePVA #10 is most effective when used \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"663\"\u003ein combination with mold release wax\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as TR-104 or Partall #2) for \u003cstrong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"726\"\u003enew or unseasoned molds\u003c\/strong\u003e or in high-gloss plug applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bs-spec-block\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bs-body-v1--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewater-soluble polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) barrier film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFilm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egreen-tinted, peels away after cure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003espray (preferred) or brush over a waxed mold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDry time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 to 45 min per coat, depending on temperature, humidity and thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ea light mist coat, then flow coats; about 2 to 4 mils dry on a new mold, 1 to 2 on a seasoned one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eabout 400 sq ft per gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emold release wax (TR-104 or Partall #2) on new or unseasoned molds and high-gloss plugs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCleanup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewater; flammable until dry (contains alcohol), so keep it away from sparks and flame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 1\/2 gallon, 1 gallon, case of 4 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVA is the insurance layer, not the everyday release. 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Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/partall-2-paste-wax\"\u003ePartall #2 paste wax\u003c\/a\u003e; the whole ladder is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mold-release-agents\"\u003emold release agents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Partall","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":51045505302830,"sku":"REX-PVA101","price":7.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":51045505335598,"sku":"REX-PVA102","price":9.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32oz","offer_id":51045505368366,"sku":"REX-PVA103","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Gallon","offer_id":51045505401134,"sku":"REX-PVA104","price":19.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51045505433902,"sku":"REX-PVA105","price":29.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (4 Gallons)","offer_id":51045505466670,"sku":"REX-PVA106","price":98.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/PVA_10_Mold_Release_Partall_10.jpg?v=1756683785"},{"product_id":"partall-2-paste-wax","title":"Partall #2 Paste Wax – Mold Release Wax for Fiberglass \u0026 Composite Molds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePartall #2 is the paste wax that goes on every mold before anything else. 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Formulated for high-performance composites, it creates a smooth mold surface with excellent gloss and release properties. When combined with \u003ca title=\"Isophthalic Polyester Tooling Resin\" href=\"https:\/\/boatsuppliers.com\/products\/404-tooling-polyester-resin-isophthalic\"\u003eIsophthalic Tooling Resin\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Fiberglass Mat\" href=\"https:\/\/boatsuppliers.com\/collections\/fiberglass-mat\"\u003efiberglass reinforcement\u003c\/a\u003e, this gelcoat ensures precision results for professional mold-making projects. Includes \u003ca title=\"MEKP Catalyst\" href=\"https:\/\/boatsuppliers.com\/products\/mekp-hardener\"\u003eMEKP catalyst\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bs-spec-block\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bs-body-v1--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epolyester tooling gelcoat, no wax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehigh-opacity black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003equart, gallon, 5 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCatalyst\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMEKP approx 2% (19 cc per quart, 76 cc per gallon), included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePot life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox 15 to 20 min at 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebrush or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gelcoat-dump-gun\"\u003espray\u003c\/a\u003e into a waxed or PVA-prepped plug or mold; back with isophthalic tooling resin plus mat and cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 to 75°F, dry; 3 to 6 months unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame tooling gelcoat as our orange, same sizes, same catalyst; the difference is what the color tells you. Black shows every scratch, swirl and pinhole when you cut and polish the finished mold surface, so choose it for tools you will bring to a high gloss and inspect hard. Choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-tooling-gelcoat-no-wax\"\u003eorange tooling gelcoat\u003c\/a\u003e when you want to see coverage and thin spots while you are spraying and laminating. Both are no-wax on purpose: the backup laminate bonds chemically to the gel. The build sequence is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/composites\/how-to-make-a-fiberglass-mold-complete-step-by-step-guide\"\u003ehow to make a fiberglass mold\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Boat Suppliers","offers":[{"title":"Quart","offer_id":51148749373742,"sku":"GEL-BL025","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":51148749406510,"sku":"GEL-BL100","price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":51148749439278,"sku":"GEL-BL500","price":557.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Boat_Suppliers_Black_Tooling_Gelcoat_with_Hardener_-_1_Quart_Kit.jpg?v=1776813612"},{"product_id":"404-tooling-polyester-resin-isophthalic","title":"Isophthalic Polyester Tooling Resin with Hardener","description":"\u003cp\u003eIsophthalic resin for mold building. Compared to a standard orthophthalic layup resin it shrinks less, holds up hotter and resists chemical attack better, which is exactly what a mold needs if it is going to hold shape through a production run instead of moving on you after ten parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalyze at 1.25% MEKP, about 1.6 oz (47 cc) per gallon, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscosity 325 to 525 cps, thixotropic so it holds on a vertical mold face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGel time 20 to 24 minutes at 1.25% MEKP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat distortion temperature 223 F (106 C), the highest of our polyesters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTensile strength 7,300 psi on a post-cured sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwaxed, so laminate layers bond without sanding between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: quart, gallon and 5 gallon; drums available by quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack an orange tooling gelcoat with 404 and mat, and let each stage cure before you build thickness. Rushing the laminate is what puts print-through in a brand new mold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boat Suppliers","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":51159729701166,"sku":"SM-404025","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":51159729733934,"sku":"SM-404100","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallons","offer_id":51159729766702,"sku":"SM-404500","price":339.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/BoatSuppliers_Isophtalic_Tooling_Resin.jpg?v=1772666289"},{"product_id":"partall-high-temp-mold-release-wax","title":"Partall High-Temp Mold Release Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eA paste release wax formulated for tooling that gets hot. Ordinary mold wax softens and gives up when the part exotherms or when the cure schedule goes into an oven, which is exactly when a stuck part costs you a mold. This one holds to 350 F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum temperature 350 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-silicone formula, so it will not contaminate surfaces you plan to paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaste wax, buffed on and polished to a gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor composite parts cured at elevated temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack it up with PVA on new molds and one-off plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild several thin coats and let each one haze before buffing. One heavy coat leaves soft wax that prints into the part surface instead of releasing it. Keep a dedicated applicator cloth for release wax and never let a shop rag that has touched solvent near it. Contaminated wax is worse than no wax.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Partall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51582166401326,"sku":"REXC-HT12","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/PartallHigh-TempMoldReleaseWax.jpg?v=1767200127"},{"product_id":"meguiars-mirror-glaze-no-8","title":"Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze No. 8 Mold Release Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003eM08 is the paste wax production shops keep on the shelf because it goes a long way between coats. 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A mold copies every scratch, so finish and polish first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax it, 3 to 5 coats of Partall #2, buffing between coats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush a PVA film over the wax. On a first pull off a new plug, use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush the tooling gelcoat on at about 20 mil, in two passes. Let it gel to a firm tack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the 0.75 oz veil mat first. It stops the heavy glass printing through to the mold face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild with 1.5 oz mat to about 1\/4 inch, rolling out every layer. Add surfacing wax to the last batch only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it cure hard, then work the wedges around the flange until it releases. Wash the PVA off with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe three waxes, because everyone mixes them up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartall #2 paste wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is the release barrier. It goes on the plug, 3 to 5 coats, buffed between each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartall #10 PVA\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a wax. It is a water-soluble green film brushed or sprayed over the wax as insurance on new plugs and first pulls. It washes off with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfacing wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is an additive you stir into the \u003cem\u003elast\u003c\/em\u003e layer of resin only. Polyester cures tack-free only when air is sealed off it, and that is what the wax floating to the surface does. Put it in an intermediate layer and the next layer will not bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the gelcoat says No Wax:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mold face gets laminated over. Wax at that interface is exactly what you do not want. That is the difference between tooling gelcoat and the waxed gelcoat you would use as a finish coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy isophthalic:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mold has to survive repeated exotherm and demoulding without moving. Isophthalic tooling resin shrinks less and holds shape better than the general purpose orthophthalic resin used for parts. It is the right resin for the tool and the wrong resin to save money on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding something bigger than a hatch cover? Step up to the Standard kit for about 5 square feet or the Pro kit for about 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy chopped strand mat and not 1708\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common question in mold building and the answer is not the one people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped strand mat is random-oriented\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it has no grain and prints no pattern through to the mold face. A tool copies itself into every part you ever pull off it, so fibre read on a mold is permanent in a way it never is on a part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMat conforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It goes into compound curves and tight radii without bridging. 1708 is a stitched structural biaxial: stiff, prone to bridging in a corner, and its stitch bundles telegraph as the laminate shrinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1708 is a structural fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, built for directional strength in a part. A mold does not want directional stiffness, it wants dimensional stability and thickness. 1708 also costs nearly twice as much per yard for a job mat does better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 1708 to repair a transom or lay up a hull. Use mat to build the tool that makes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFillet your internal corners before you laminate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp inside corner is exactly where glass bridges and traps air, and a void behind the gelcoat becomes a chip on the first pull. Thicken a little resin with the fumed silica into a peanut-butter putty, run a radius into every internal corner, and let the glass follow a curve instead of a crease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boat Suppliers","offers":[{"title":"Black Tooling Gelcoat","offer_id":52485088477486,"sku":"SK-MMF001-BK","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Tooling Gelcoat","offer_id":52485088510254,"sku":"SK-MMF001-OR","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/mold-small.png?v=1792700570"},{"product_id":"fiberglass-mold-making-kit-standard","title":"Fiberglass Mold Making Kit - Standard, Tooling Gelcoat + Gallon Isophthalic Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe middle rung, and the one most first moulds actually need. A quart of tooling gelcoat covers far more face than a quart of resin can back up, so this kit pairs it with a full gallon of isophthalic tooling resin and enough glass to laminate about five square feet to a working thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 quart tooling gelcoat with hardener, no wax, black or orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gallon isophthalic polyester tooling resin with 2 oz MEKP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartall #2 paste wax 12 oz and Partall #10 PVA 32 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yd 0.75 oz veil mat and 3 yd 1.5 oz chopped strand mat, 50\" wide (50 sq ft of glass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 quart fumed silica and 1 lb of 1\/4\" chopped strand for filleting corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 wet\/dry sandpaper sheets, 120 to 2000 grit, for finishing the plug (ships in its own package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8\" x 4\" fiberglass roller and a 1\/4\" corner roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive 2\" chip brushes, 6 graduated pint mixing tubs, a pack of wooden mixing sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 oz surfacing wax, two 4\" flexible and two 6\" medium-flex release wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring your own nitrile gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy two rollers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a flat roller cannot reach into a corner, and a corner is exactly where a hand layup traps air. Air under the veil mat prints straight through to the mold face and every part you pull afterwards carries it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe three waxes, because everyone mixes them up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartall #2 paste wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is the release barrier. It goes on the plug, 3 to 5 coats, buffed between each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartall #10 PVA\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a wax. It is a water-soluble green film brushed or sprayed over the wax as insurance on new plugs and first pulls. It washes off with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfacing wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is an additive you stir into the \u003cem\u003elast\u003c\/em\u003e layer of resin only. Polyester cures tack-free only when air is sealed off it, and that is what the wax floating to the surface does. Put it in an intermediate layer and the next layer will not bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the gelcoat says No Wax:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mold face gets laminated over. Wax at that interface is exactly what you do not want. That is the difference between tooling gelcoat and the waxed gelcoat you would use as a finish coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlanges:\u003c\/strong\u003e build your flange into the plug before you start. Adding one to a cured mold is far more work than laying it in on day one, and it is what lets you clamp a two-part mold in register.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy chopped strand mat and not 1708\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common question in mold building and the answer is not the one people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped strand mat is random-oriented\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it has no grain and prints no pattern through to the mold face. A tool copies itself into every part you ever pull off it, so fibre read on a mold is permanent in a way it never is on a part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMat conforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It goes into compound curves and tight radii without bridging. 1708 is a stitched structural biaxial: stiff, prone to bridging in a corner, and its stitch bundles telegraph as the laminate shrinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1708 is a structural fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, built for directional strength in a part. A mold does not want directional stiffness, it wants dimensional stability and thickness. 1708 also costs nearly twice as much per yard for a job mat does better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 1708 to repair a transom or lay up a hull. Use mat to build the tool that makes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFillet your internal corners before you laminate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp inside corner is exactly where glass bridges and traps air, and a void behind the gelcoat becomes a chip on the first pull. Thicken a little resin with the fumed silica into a peanut-butter putty, run a radius into every internal corner, and let the glass follow a curve instead of a crease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boat Suppliers","offers":[{"title":"Black Tooling Gelcoat","offer_id":52485088575790,"sku":"SK-MMF002-BK","price":262.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Tooling Gelcoat","offer_id":52485088608558,"sku":"SK-MMF002-OR","price":262.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/mold-standard.png?v=1792700565"},{"product_id":"fiberglass-mold-making-kit-pro","title":"Fiberglass Mold Making Kit - Pro, Gallon Tooling Gelcoat + Gallon Isophthalic Resin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA full gallon of tooling gelcoat and the release, glass and tools to back it. This is the rung for a mold you intend to run production parts off, where the face has to stay flat and the laminate has to be thick enough not to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gallon tooling gelcoat with hardener, no wax, black or orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gallon isophthalic polyester tooling resin with 2 oz MEKP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 12 oz tubs of Partall #2 paste wax and two 32 oz Partall #10 PVA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yd 0.75 oz veil mat, 3 yd 1.5 oz chopped strand mat and 2 yd 24 oz woven roving, 50\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 quart fumed silica and 1 lb of 1\/4\" chopped strand for filleting corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 wet\/dry sandpaper sheets, 120 to 2000 grit, for finishing the plug (ships in its own package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8\" x 5\" fiberglass roller and a 1\/4\" corner roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight 2\" chip brushes, 8 graduated pint mixing tubs, a pack of wooden mixing sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full pint of surfacing wax and four 4\" flexible release wedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring your own nitrile gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy double release:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a mold this size you are waxing a large plug several times over, and you want enough PVA left to redo a panel if a film goes patchy. Running out of wax halfway through waxing a plug is how first pulls get ruined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminate in sessions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not try to put the whole stack down in one go. Heavy polyester laminates exotherm, and a thick wet stack on a hot day will distort the face you just gelcoated. Two or three layers, let it firm up, carry on. Only the final session gets surfacing wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe three waxes, because everyone mixes them up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartall #2 paste wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is the release barrier. It goes on the plug, 3 to 5 coats, buffed between each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePartall #10 PVA\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a wax. It is a water-soluble green film brushed or sprayed over the wax as insurance on new plugs and first pulls. It washes off with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfacing wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is an additive you stir into the \u003cem\u003elast\u003c\/em\u003e layer of resin only. Polyester cures tack-free only when air is sealed off it, and that is what the wax floating to the surface does. Put it in an intermediate layer and the next layer will not bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the gelcoat says No Wax:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mold face gets laminated over. Wax at that interface is exactly what you do not want. That is the difference between tooling gelcoat and the waxed gelcoat you would use as a finish coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy chopped strand mat and not 1708\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common question in mold building and the answer is not the one people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped strand mat is random-oriented\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it has no grain and prints no pattern through to the mold face. A tool copies itself into every part you ever pull off it, so fibre read on a mold is permanent in a way it never is on a part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMat conforms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It goes into compound curves and tight radii without bridging. 1708 is a stitched structural biaxial: stiff, prone to bridging in a corner, and its stitch bundles telegraph as the laminate shrinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1708 is a structural fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, built for directional strength in a part. A mold does not want directional stiffness, it wants dimensional stability and thickness. 1708 also costs nearly twice as much per yard for a job mat does better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 1708 to repair a transom or lay up a hull. Use mat to build the tool that makes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere woven roving comes in:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a mold passes a few square feet, all-mat laminates get floppy, and a mold that flexes makes parts that do not fit. Roving builds thickness and stiffness fast. It never goes against the skin coat, always with mat between it and the face, because the coarse weave will print through otherwise. The schedule in this kit is veil, mat, mat, roving, mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFillet your internal corners before you laminate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sharp inside corner is exactly where glass bridges and traps air, and a void behind the gelcoat becomes a chip on the first pull. Thicken a little resin with the fumed silica into a peanut-butter putty, run a radius into every internal corner, and let the glass follow a curve instead of a crease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boat Suppliers","offers":[{"title":"Black Tooling Gelcoat","offer_id":52485088674094,"sku":"SK-MMF003-BK","price":410.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Tooling Gelcoat","offer_id":52485088706862,"sku":"SK-MMF003-OR","price":410.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/mold-pro.png?v=1792704607"},{"product_id":"formula-five-mold-cleaner-2","title":"Formula Five Mold Cleaner #2 - Solvent Mold Cleaner for Silicone, Grease \u0026 Release Build-Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery production mold picks up a film of old wax, silicone, grease and resin scum, and that film is what shows up later as dull parts, streaks and gel coat pre-release. Formula Five Mold Cleaner #2 is Rexco's ready-to-use solvent cleaner: it dissolves the build-up so it wipes off with a cotton cloth, with no abrasives and without softening or dulling a good mold surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bs-spec-block\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bs-body-v1--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enon-abrasive solvent mold cleaner, ready to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewax build-up, silicone, grease, dirt, light resin scumming, excess uncured semi-permanent release, residue from other cleaners and water spotting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDoes not remove\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efully cured semi-permanent mold release or cured resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efiberglass, aluminum, steel and thermoset tooling; warm molds are fine. Test rubber molds on a non-cosmetic area first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWork area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esections up to 5 sq ft (0.5 m2) at a time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 US gallon (3.79 L) can, case of 4 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlash point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebelow 0 F (-18 C), highly flammable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUN1993 Class 3 PG II. UPS Ground only, lower 48 states, no air service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a well ventilated area with solvent resistant gloves and eye protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDampen a clean cotton cloth and wipe a section no larger than 5 sq ft (0.5 m2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the dissolved residue off with a fresh cloth before the cleaner flashes dry, overlapping into the next section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor heavy wax deposits, work the cleaner over the surface with a stiff solvent resistant bristle brush, then wipe. Repeat on stubborn build-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape test in several spots before you apply release. If the tape grabs hard, the surface is clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMold Cleaner #2 is step one of the Formula Five mold care system. Polish the cleaned surface with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/formula-five-clean-n-glaze\"\u003eClean 'N Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e, then build release coats with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/formula-five-mold-release-wax\"\u003eFormula Five Mold Release Wax\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pva-10-mold-release-partall-10\"\u003ePVA film\u003c\/a\u003e. It also earns its place between pulls, cleaning one area of a mold before a semi-permanent release touch-up. The full shelf is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mold-release-agents\"\u003emold release agents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e toluene and methanol based, highly flammable, for industrial use only. Keep it away from heat, sparks and hot metal, wear organic vapor respiratory protection if ventilation is poor, and never return used cleaner to the can or re-dip a contaminated cloth. Lay solvent soaked rags out flat to dry before disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--bs-datasheets-v1--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Formula-Five-Mold-Cleaner-2-Application-Guide.pdf?v=1789512268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFormula Five Mold Cleaner #2 Application Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Formula-Five-Mold-Cleaner-2-SDS.pdf?v=1789512271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFormula Five Mold Cleaner #2 SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rexco","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52654925349166,"sku":"REXC-MC2128","price":169.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 4 Gallons","offer_id":52654925381934,"sku":"REXC-MC2128-CSE","price":569.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/formula-five-mold-cleaner-2-gallon.jpg?v=1789512275"},{"product_id":"formula-five-clean-n-glaze","title":"Formula Five Clean 'N Glaze - Mold Polishing Compound \u0026 Gelcoat Oxidation Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003eClean 'N Glaze is the maintenance step in Rexco's Formula Five mold care system. It is a mild buffing compound, deliberately not a cutting compound, so it polishes surface build-up, fine scratch marks and hazing off a production mold or plug without cutting into the finish, and leaves a hard, high gloss base for the release wax to key to. The same bottle pulls chalky oxidation off gel coat, which is why it lives on boats as often as it does in mold shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bs-spec-block\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bs-body-v1--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emild buffing compound and glaze, cleans and polishes in one step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRemoves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esurface build-up and residue, fine scratch marks, hazing, chalking and oxidation on gel coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efiberglass molds and plugs, gel coated boats and tubs, cultured marble, solid surface, plated metal and stainless, rubber rub rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNot for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eplaster, wood and other high porosity surfaces, automotive paint, clear plastic, decals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eone quart buffs roughly a 40 ft (12 m) boat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApply with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eclean cloth or pad by hand, or a power buffer with a lambswool, wool blend, terry or cotton pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContains\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esilicone and petroleum distillates. Do not use on a surface you plan to paint, gel coat or bond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 fl oz (0.95 L) flip-top bottle, case of 12 quarts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot DOT regulated, ships standard ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn a mold or plug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart clean and dry. Strip heavy wax or silicone build-up first with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/formula-five-mold-cleaner-2\"\u003eMold Cleaner #2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake the bottle. Apply to about 1 sq yd (1 m2) at a time with a clean dry cloth or applicator pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuff while it is still wet, by hand or with a power buffer, keeping the buffer moving the whole time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish to a shine. Rinse any leftover haze off with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/formula-five-mold-release-wax\"\u003eFormula Five Mold Release Wax\u003c\/a\u003e and lay up. Reapply Clean 'N Glaze periodically and the mold stays trouble free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn oxidized gel coat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the surface first with detergent, or TSP where there is wax and oil build-up, rinse and let it dry. Work out of direct sun, 2 to 4 sq ft (0.25 to 0.5 m2) at a time, with a coin sized dab per square foot. Wet buff, turning the applicator often, until the surface polishes up dry and glossy. Heavily chalked gel coat may need 600 to 800 grit wet sanding first. A power buffer is faster but it can burn the surface or cut through an edge, so keep it moving and ease off on corners and hard lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean 'N Glaze contains silicone, so it leaves protection behind on gel coat, and it is the wrong product anywhere a repair, paint or bond is coming next. For heavy oxidation removal on a boat, compare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aqua-buff-2000-buffing-polishing-compound\"\u003eAqua Buff 2000\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest of the mold shelf is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mold-release-agents\"\u003emold release agents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e harmful if swallowed and it enters the airways, so do not induce vomiting and get medical help. Use with ventilation and gloves. Clean up with soap and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--bs-datasheets-v1--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Formula-Five-Clean-N-Glaze-Application-Guide.pdf?v=1789512283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFormula Five Clean 'N Glaze Application Guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Formula-Five-Clean-N-Glaze-Gelcoat-Oxidation-Guide.pdf?v=1789512286\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRemoving Oxidation From Gel Coat With Clean 'N Glaze\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Formula-Five-Clean-N-Glaze-SDS.pdf?v=1789512289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFormula Five Clean 'N Glaze SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rexco","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":52654925480238,"sku":"REXC-CNG32","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 12 Quarts","offer_id":52654925513006,"sku":"REXC-CNG32CSE","price":259.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/formula-five-clean-n-glaze-quart.jpg?v=1789512293"},{"product_id":"chavant-le-beau-touche-plasteline-clay","title":"Chavant Le Beau Touche Plasteline Clay, Green - Sulfur-Free Non-Drying Modeling Clay, 2 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eLe Beau Touche is Chavant's soft, sulfur-free plasteline: an oil and wax based modeling clay that never dries out or hardens. In a composites shop it is what you reach for to build a parting line on a two piece mold, dam the edge of a splash, fill an undercut or a gap on a plug, and run temporary fillets, then peel it off and use it again. Because it carries no sulfur it will not inhibit platinum cure silicone the way sulfur-based clays do, and it stays hand pliable at room temperature while holding the shape you press it into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bs-spec-block\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bs-body-v1--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esulfur-free, non-drying oil and wax based plasteline (plastilina)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConsistency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esoft, high tack, Shore 17A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftening point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 F (38 C). Above about 90 F (32 C) it turns very soft and sticky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMelting point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 F (82 C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBlock size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 lb (0.9 kg), roughly 5 x 2.5 x 2.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSilicone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChavant rates it silicone friendly. Avoid citrus (d-limonene) solvents where silicone will touch it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShop uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eparting lines, dams, fillets, filling undercuts on plugs, pattern and sculpture work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years unopened, stored at room temperature out of sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot DOT regulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnead it warm in your hands, or warm the block gently, to soften it. Do not overheat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress parting lines and dams tight against the plug and trim a clean edge with a clay tool or a putty knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth with a rubber rib, a spreader or hand pressure. A light wipe of naphtha, clear mineral spirits or 99% isopropyl alcohol slicks the surface. Skip citrus solvents if silicone rubber is going over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut a release over the clay before resin, gel coat or rubber goes against it. Mold release can be applied over the clay to release resins or rubber molding material, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pva-10-mold-release-partall-10\"\u003ePVA #10\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/partall-2-paste-wax\"\u003ePartall #2 paste wax\u003c\/a\u003e both do that job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the clay when the job is done, clean residue with naphtha or 99% isopropyl alcohol, wrap it in plastic and reuse it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay is not self supporting for tall figurative work, so build over an armature there. It adheres to aluminum wire, foil, cardboard, foam and paper. Pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orange-tooling-gelcoat-no-wax\"\u003etooling gel coat\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fiberglass-mold-making-kit-standard\"\u003efiberglass mold making kit\u003c\/a\u003e when you are taking a mold off a finished plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is the original soft formula, so a hot shop or a summer delivery can leave a block soft and slumped. Let it come back to room temperature and it firms up again. Chavant makes a firmer HTR version for shops that run consistently above 90 F (32 C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--bs-datasheets-v1--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Chavant-Le-Beau-Touche-Technical-Bulletin.pdf?v=1789512301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChavant Le Beau Touche Technical Bulletin\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Chavant-Sulfur-Free-Clay-SDS.pdf?v=1789512304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChavant Sulfur-Free Clay SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chavant","offers":[{"title":"2 lb Block","offer_id":52654925578542,"sku":"KLY-02","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/chavant-le-beau-touche-plasteline.jpg?v=1789512308"},{"product_id":"polytek-polypurge-dry-gas-blanket","title":"Polytek PolyPurge Dry Gas Blanket - Shelf Life Extender for Urethane Liquids, 10 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce a container of polyurethane part A or part B has been opened, the humid air sitting on top of it is the problem. Moisture reacts with the isocyanate side, and the next pour comes out foamy, full of bubbles or soft. PolyPurge is Polytek's answer: a dry, heavier than air gas you spray into the container right before the lid goes back on. It sinks onto the liquid, pushes the damp air out of the way, and extends the shelf life of whatever is left in the can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bs-spec-block\"\u003e\n\u003c!--bs-body-v1--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edry gas blanket in an aerosol can, nonflammable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eopened polyurethane part A and part B: urethane mold rubbers, casting plastics and two part pour foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a), heavier than air, no ozone depleting materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 oz (283 g) per can, with an extension nozzle for narrow openings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esingle can, case of 12 cans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUse class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eindustrial and professional use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUN1950 Aerosols, Division 2.2, limited quantity. Ground only, lower 48 states\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour what the job needs and wipe the container rim clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the extension nozzle and direct the gas into the head space above the liquid, not at the liquid itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the lid tight straight away, while the blanket is still sitting on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat every time that container gets opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the cheapest insurance there is on a part-used pail of urethane. It is worth having on the shelf next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/urethane-pour-foam\"\u003etwo part pour foam\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hi-bond-2-part-urethane-pour-foam\"\u003eHi-Bond pour foam\u003c\/a\u003e, both of which carry a moisture sensitive isocyanate side, and alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pol-ease-2300-mold-release-spray\"\u003ePol-Ease 2300\u003c\/a\u003e on a urethane rubber bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e contents under pressure, may burst if heated. Do not puncture or incinerate the can and keep it out of direct sun. The gas displaces oxygen, so use it with ventilation and never in a confined space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--bs-datasheets-v1--\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/Polytek-PolyPurge-SDS.pdf?v=1789512314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePolytek PolyPurge SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Polytek","offers":[{"title":"10 oz Can","offer_id":52654925611310,"sku":"POLY-P10","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 12 Cans","offer_id":52654925644078,"sku":"POLY-P10CSE","price":329.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/files\/polytek-polypurge-10oz.jpg?v=1789512318"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/4071\/2494\/collections\/mold-standard.png?v=1792773518","url":"https:\/\/boatsuppliers.com\/collections\/mold-making.oembed","provider":"Boat Suppliers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}