transporting molds

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by HWL, Feb 26, 2005.

  1. HWL
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    HWL Junior Member

    I am looking at purchasing some molds. I will need to haul them about 500 miles.Is there anything reasonable I can do to protect the finish of these molds while transporting? :idea: thanks for the help.
     
    HWL, Feb 26, 2005
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  2. Eric Sponberg
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    Eric Sponberg Senior Member

    The easiest and best thing, perhaps, is to have the current owner of the molds wax them with a fresh coat and spray a thin layer of chop onto the surface and let it cure. This is what we did at TPI when we moved molds outside for storage or transported them a great distance.

    You could also have them shrink wrapped.

    Eric
     
    Eric Sponberg, Feb 26, 2005
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