Fiber glass is undoubtedly one of the most durable materials used in the fabrication of several products including, roofing, furniture, automation parts, and marine vessels among others. Most people mainly love fiber glass products because of the material’s impeccable strength and, resistance to rust, UV rays and fire. Besides, fiber glass also has unique practical benefits that gives the items made from it outstanding aesthetics.
Fiber glass is usually manufactured with a special resin known as gel coat. While the coating has little structural value, it gives the material better protection against several effects of surface wear and tear while also enhancing its shine and color. However, this does not mean the fiber glass will remain in the same condition forever. After some time, the surfaces become eroded, leaving the items vulnerable to various impacts of damage.
Even if your fiber glass items are used with a lot of care, reconditioning is an important treatment that they must be accorded to keep them in proper condition over time. Fiber glass recondition is an integral procedure aimed at restoring the overall appearance of the material and, improving its lifespan. But, the results can only be achieved if the procedure is conducted by someone who truly understands how it is done.
FiberGlass Singapore are the experts in fiber glass recondition that you should always engage to restore the protection and gloss of your fiber glass items. We specialize in professional fiber glass reconditioning services for a wide range of items including, fiber glass roofing, tanks, boats, automation parts, furniture among others. Our fiber glass reconditioning services are mainly aimed at eliminating signs of damage and giving the items a new look.
All-inclusive Fiber Glass Reconditioning Services
Depending on the particular areas where your fiber glass items are used and, how they are used, there are various forms of damage that they can experience. However, fiber glass recondition mainly entails fixing defects experienced on the surfaces. Some of these include light scratches, discoloration, stains among others. Regardless of the particular surface defects experienced on your fiber glass items, we have the expertise to deliver the ultimate solutions.
The trick to ensuring that the defects do not degenerate into serious problems that could hinder the functionality of the items is through fixing them as soon as they are noticed. Considering there are various forms of surface defects that can be experienced on fiber glass, we usually begin the procedures with a thorough inspection. The inspection is important in making sure that we clearly highlight all the defects and extent of damage.
Depending on the state of the fiber glass, your expectations and budget, you can either opt for partial or full fiber glass recondition. However, our personnel will always share with you beforehand, the results of the inspection, giving recommendations on the most suitable approaches for reviving the items. While doing this, we will also take into consideration any special treatments that you may want undertaken during the process of reconditioning.
We understand many people are not properly enlightened on the various forms of fiber glass recondition. Thus, our personnel will take you through a step by step guide on the procedures that will be performed on your items so you know exactly what to expect. Generally, we pursue unique approaches in fiber glass recondition. But, there are some key procedures that we always administer in every fiber glass recondition project.
Steps for Fiber Glass Recondition
After the inspection, we will clearly mark all the areas to be reconditioned. Even if you want full recondition for the entire item, we still mark out the adversely affected areas so as to know where to put more emphasis. The following are the main procedures that we conduct during fiber glass reconditioning;
Proper cleaning of the surfaces
Whether your fiber glass products are used indoors or outdoors, they are usually exposed to lots of dirt from the environment. It is only by proper cleaning that we will be able to effectively eliminate them and, prepare the surfaces for reconditioning. We perform the cleaning using water and safe detergents. For tough stains, we will also apply concentrated stain removers recommended for fiber glass. After cleaning, we will rinse the surfaces and leave them to dry.
Degreasing
As the name suggests, degreasing mainly entails the removal of grease, oil and other sticky substances from the surfaces. If the surfaces are not degreased, it will be very hard for the polish and gel coat that will be applied to be embedded into the surfaces. Using a soft material or rug soaked in acetone or MEK, our personnel will properly wipe all the greasy substances from the surfaces.
Waxing and polishing
Gel coat that is mixed with wax is usually the best for cushioning the surfaces of fiber glass from light impacts. In fact, waxed gel coat can preserve the shine of fiber glass last for up to 15 years. The number of coats of wax will depend on the extent of damage and the desired results. Unlike wax, polish is an abrasive that mainly helps in removing pitted surfaces. Nevertheless, we will also properly polish the surfaces to a glossy finish.
Using a rubbing compound
If the gel coat was severely weathered such that it cannot be effectively restored by waxing and polishing, we may need to use a rubbing compound formulated for fiber glass. This is applied similarly to polish but, more intense. The rubbing compound will effectively remove ageing sealers. After the surfaces are compounded, we will apply polish, coat, and wax then, buffer the surfaces to a smooth shine.
Today, there are various restoration products for fiber glass in the market that you may be tempted to use in order to bring back the gloss on the surfaces. However, most of them usually produce dramatic results that may only cause more harm to your items. Besides, they also require special application procedures that can prove quite challenging to DIY enthusiasts. Instead of taking the risks, let our professionals handle the reconditioning of your fiber glass products.
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