How do they match: Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

  • Molder
  • Fiberglass Boat Maker
  • Fiberglass Luggage Molder
  • Fiberglass Ski Maker
  • Golf Cart Maker
  • Ski Maker

  • Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.

  • Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
  • Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.
  • Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.
  • Mask off mold areas not to be laminated, using cellophane, wax paper, masking tape, or special sprays containing mold-release substances.
  • Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
  • Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
  • Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.

  • Apply parting agents or other solutions to molds.
  • Build production molds.
  • Place materials into molds.