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Pro Tips | Cold Storage for Gel Coats

Posted by Sherfab on 10/16/2024 to Pro Tips
Pro Tips | Cold Storage for Gel Coats
How to Store Gel Coats in Cold Weather/Fall As the weather turns colder and fall sets in, it's crucial to pay extra attention to how you store your gel coats. Cold temperatures can have a significant impact on their quality and usability,
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Customer Highlight - John Dominguez

Posted by Sherfab on 7/25/2024 to Customer Highlight
Customer Highlight - John Dominguez
John Dominguez, a seasoned auto restorer, recently ventured into fiberglass repair to restore his damaged boat. Despite being new to gel coat work, he successfully rebuilt the engine, floor, hull, and dash with the help of Sherfab's products. Now, he's working on another boat restoration project.
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How to Use 1708 Multi-Axial Fiberglass Fabric

Posted by Sherfab on 7/24/2024 to Pro Tips
How to Use 1708 Multi-Axial Fiberglass Fabric
1708 Multi-Axial Fiberglass Fabric is a versatile and reliable material that can be used for a variety of applications. This blog post provides step-by-step instructions on how to use this material safely and effectively. Topics covered include: preparing the surface, cutting the fabric to size, positioning the fabric, applying resin, curing the composite, and post-processing. Safety precautions and tips are also included.
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Pro Tips | Achieve a Flawless Gelcoat Finish

Posted by sherfab on 3/6/2024 to Pro Tips
Pro Tips | Achieve a Flawless Gelcoat Finish
Getting a perfect gelcoat finish isn't just about the product. Your method matters!  Discover the top techniques:
  • Topcoat Additive: The easiest way to a smooth, walk-away finish!
  • Surfacing Agent: A classic, reliable method.
  • PVA: Tried-and-true for mold release.
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Customer Highlight - Purdue Solar Racing

Posted by sherfab on 3/4/2024 to Back In Stock
Customer Highlight - Purdue Solar Racing
Customer Spotlight: Purdue Solar Racing Advances Sustainable Engineering with Sherfab Materials. Purdue Solar Racing designs and builds cutting-edge solar-powered vehicles, using Sherfab's chopped strand fiberglass mat to create molds for their aerodynamic carbon fiber shell. Their commitment extends beyond competition, inspiring future generations through STEM outreach programs.
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Happy Leap Year!

Posted by sherfab on 2/29/2024 to News
Happy Leap Year!
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How To StoreGel Coats In Hot Weather

Posted by Sherfab on 1/30/2024
How To StoreGel Coats In Hot Weather
Gel coat should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight and heat sources. Exposure to heat and sunlight can cause the gel coat to harden and become unusable.
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Holiday Hours

Posted by Sherfab on 11/22/2023 to News
Holiday Hours

Please be advised that our offices will be closed for the following holidays:

  • Thanksgiving: November 23 and 24
  • Christmas: December 25 and 26
  • New Year's Day: January 1
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Passing on the Savings

Posted by Sherfab on 8/27/2023 to News
Passing on the Savings
We’ve recently found a Fumed Silica less expensive than Aerosil per pound and want to share the savings with you. We are now selling Cabosil at $198.46 for a 20lb—bag, saving you almost $3 per pound.
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Customer Highlight - Bobby Gewecke

Posted by Sherfab on 6/27/2023 to Customer Highlight
Customer Highlight - Bobby Gewecke
Bobby Gewecke, a 63-year-old retired trucker from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, recently restored his daughter's 1986 Mastercraft boat using Lilly-Ram Gelcoat and Ram Buff products from Sherfab.
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Share your project with us!

Posted by Sherfab on 3/27/2023 to News
Share your project with us!
Share your project with us! We love to see your projects! Send us your photos, and you could see your project featured in our newsletter, blog, and on social channels!
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Back In Stock

Posted by Sherfab on 12/21/2022 to Back In Stock
Back In Stock
Aerosil 200 (Fumed Silica) 10lb. bags | Prestec 2090 gallon and quarts | Derakane Momentum™ 411-350
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Customer Highlight - Ryan Thompson

Posted by Sherfab on 8/29/2022 to Customer Highlight
Customer Highlight - Ryan Thompson
I’m a total DIY guy; I thrive off building and restoring anything I can get my hands on. From welding to carpentry to electrical, thanks to you guys at Sherfab, I can lay fiberglass and shoot gel coat.
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Cosmetic Gel coat Repair - Agitation

Posted by Sherfab on 8/24/2022 to Pro Tips
Cosmetic Gel coat Repair - Agitation
Agitation One of the most neglected procedures concerning gelcoat, as well as all coatings, is proper agitation. Proper agitation is as important as maintaining the correct film thickness and catalyst level. Gelcoat is made up of ingredients
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Customer Highlight - Storyland

Posted by Sherfab on 5/27/2022 to Customer Highlight
Customer Highlight - Storyland
Storyland Studios gets to make magic for many movies and theme parks while using Sherfab’s product lines. The only thing more impressive than their client list, which includes Disney, Marvel, DC, and Lego, is the amazing works of art they create.
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Acetone Price Drop!

Posted by Sherfab on 2/21/2022 to News
Acetone Price Drop!
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ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE

Posted by Sherfab on 2/8/2022 to News
ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE
One of our community members recently brought to our attention that someone has copied our entire site and is pretending they are a new company.
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Customer Highlight - Anthony Ortega

Posted by Sherfab on 1/10/2022 to News
Customer Highlight - Anthony Ortega

This month we are featuring a long-time customer and our newest employee Anthony Ortega. He has over 15 years working with fiberglass and resin and creates resin art. He has been creating some how-to videos for us, and we are excited to create more useful how-to videos with Anthony.

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Prestec - Back in Stock

Posted by Sherfab on 12/9/2021 to In Stock
Prestec - Back in Stock
As you may know, there's been a nationwide shortage of many fabrication products. Sherfab wants to make sure our customers know when these products are back in stock. Recently we replenished our stock of Prestec products. 
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Customer Highlight - Barron Boats

Posted by Sherfab on 6/4/2021 to Customer Highlight
Customer Highlight - Barron Boats
This month's customer highlight is a legend in the southwestern boating community. Barron Boats have established themselves as leaders in quality, performance, and innovation on the water. Learn of how a pro boat builder uses our products. 
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Pro Tips | Gel Coats

Posted by Sherfab on 4/9/2021 to Pro Tips
Pro Tips | Gel Coats
Get a head start on your next gel coat project with these 6 quick Pro Tips. Gel coats provide a protective barrier that is water and chemical-resistant and will improve the life of your boat or project for decades. Gel coats are the most common surface coating used in composites/fiberglass fabrication. They provide a high-quality finish and shine with very little maintenance.
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Customer Highlight, Zachs Garage

Posted by Sherfab on 3/17/2021 to Customer Highlight
Customer Highlight, Zachs Garage
This month's customer highlight is Zach from Zachs Garage. Zach is a YouTuber that started documenting the restoration of his 1998 Bayliner. He now makes all kinds of videos, from restoring boats and jet-skis to working on cars, he is an active DIY guy.
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Pro Tips | Working with Resin

Posted by Sherfab on 3/16/2021 to Pro Tips
Pro Tips | Working with Resin
Learn from the pros at Sherfab what the best practices are for working with resin. These 5 Pro Tips will give you the essential information you need to start working with resin.
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