Need 1/4" pre-laid fiberglass sheet

[Capt Chuck]

Alan

I posted this before [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

There is some new material on the market which is "Expanded Foam PVC" I used this stuff vs starboard for the gauges & back board. It can be cut, sanded, routed, shaped, painted, sealed and it's waterproof and stiff. It comes in white and a grey color in it's raw state and is available in different thickness 1/8" thru 1".Check with your local sign manufactures. It's light in weight and very ridged.

If not, there is an outfit here in Stuart,Fl called "Fantastic Plastics" (772)223-8005 who carries it. I think Mark Lewis is having some replacement parts manfactured for his boat at this place.

Just some alternative options for you [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[abl1111]

Capt Chuck,

Thx, I will call them, or maybe see a distrib at the NY Boat Show this weekend.

The reason I was looking for glass, is because I already have one pc that's enough to do where the steering/helm mounts

I was hoping to get supplemental material to do the whole thing in glass.

Does the stuff you're refering to have a smooth or textured surface ?

Most important - it is completely sealable ? Durable ? Holds up well to UV ?

Thx,

Alan

[Capt Chuck]

ABL

Yes to all your questions. Smooth texture. You can glue and seal it with boat caulk. If you can't find it locally to get a hands on look & feel I'll send you a sample. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[John R]

ABL - is it something you are looking to blend and fair in?

[strick]

abl1111- call Raka http://www.raka.com/ as they may sell the panels you are looking for. Also John R posted a link a while ago that was a plastic supplier and many of them have wood texture plastic and they will custom cut it. You may have to do a little searching. Also you can make one like Trader shows in his site http://www.classicseacraft.com/Moldingtable.htm

Strick

[abl1111]

I am looking to buy 1/4" pre-laminated fiberglass w/ white gelcoat on one side.

I want to use this stuff to trace out a new gauge panel and a new glove box as replacements for my original teak grained 'stuff' on my Tsunmai

Any idea where to buy this ? I only need a small amount..

Alan

[John R]

http://www.modernplastics.com

[abl1111]

Thx guys...

[Scott]

Alan ...Is there a reason why your not just glassing the areas over ??

I took the Formica wood grain panel off, built a replacement panel out of Gel coat and Fiberglass( the whole molding table route) and thought why not just glass and fair the dash panel .... which is what I did...came out great

[abl1111]

Hmmmm. I like the fiberglass idea - that's why I was trying to buy it pre-made ( it seems like a decent amount of mat and a little work to make 1/4" thick panels ) And, I have so much other glassing and things to do, that it is worth it for me to just buy what I need - if I can buy it cheaply enough.

As to gallsing it in: I want to use a panel that can be fully pull forward / removed, allowing me to gain access to behind the panel when I need to do electrical work on the gauges etc.

Thx for the idea though.