Precision Coating FTB Blog

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For many of you, the following scenario isn’t a matter of if this has happened to you, but how many times you’ve found yourself in this predicament.

After speed-dialing the procurement department, you say, “Hey, Paul, glad I caught you. Looks like I just used the last piece of PTFE-coated fiberglass tape and we need replacement material, like, yesterday. How quickly can you get some in?”

Custom Boat Building Made Easier with PTFE Coated Fiberglass Tape

It’s common that custom boat builders use waxes and other chemical release agents (i.e. frekote) to cover your composite molds. There are also some common problems associated with this. Here’s the short list:

• The methods to apply these materials are extremely time consuming.
• The ability to get an even, consistent coating over the entire mold.
• If unable to get a consistent coat, parts may stick to the mold due to the uneven coating buildup.