CFS Fibreglass Blog

CFS Products Flying High in the Movies!

2012-01-27T16:15:00.004Z

You will soon be able to see our products in action, in the George Lucas film, Red Tails!

Cornish company, Gateguards UK Ltd, who are based at Newquay Airport, were commissioned to build these fantastic replicas of the North American P51D 'Red Tail' Mustangs used during World War II, for use in the movie, due to be released in the UK early this year.

Special Offers!

2012-01-27T08:53:00.000Z

Check out Clearance Corner for great deals on some of our products!

Mattia 60 Made Lighter

2012-01-25T09:36:00.000Z

Mattia has launched the Mattia 60, which has been made up to 2000kg lighter through the use of composite materials.

Weird and Wonderful Cars!

2012-01-19T11:36:00.001Z

Car auctioneers, Historics, are planning an auction with a difference.

VW Van Photos - Audiosport

2012-01-13T16:30:00.002Z

Audiosport has posted some fantastic photos of their work on various Volkswagen vans on our forum.

Here's a taster:

Audiosport - VW Front Bumper

Audiosport

Green delivery now available in Canada!

2012-01-12T09:09:00.000Z

The GeaZone Eco-Courier has been developed by 24 year old entrepreneur Andrew Mitchell.

New technology for Cornish Crabbers

2012-01-05T10:14:00.000Z

Composite Integration and the Marine Innovation Service in Falmouth are working with Cornish Crabbers to bring modern technology to the traditional boat yard.

Another home-made plane...

2012-01-03T11:09:00.004Z

Happy New Year!

2012-01-03T11:03:00.000Z

Happy new year and welcome back to all our readers!

We have had a great break and we're now back raring to go for 2012.

Message from CFS

2011-12-22T17:00:00.000Z

We would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Our offices will be closed from now until 8.30am on Tuesday 3rd January.

Enjoy the festive season, and we will see you all in 2012!

How to make Biodiesel, Part 2

2011-12-20T10:00:00.000Z

In the second part of our guide, we will go through the process of transesterification and the methods required to make your own biodiesel.

Last minute shopping!

2011-12-19T10:37:00.001Z

Lamborghini Electric Screwdriver, now £21.50 (+VAT)!

How to make Biodiesel, Part 1

2011-12-19T09:30:00.000Z

Welcome to the next post in our Biodiesel series!

In this post we will describe the best way to prepare your raw materials by performing a titration test before starting the process of making biodiesel.

Christmas Delivery Information

2011-12-16T16:01:00.005Z

Our offices will be closed on Friday 23rd December, and will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January

To ensure deliveries arrive to you BEFORE Christmas please note the following:

NEXT DAY orders must be placed by 1pm on Wednesday 21st December

THREE DAY orders must be placed by 1pm on Monday 19th December

Orders placed over the holidays will be processed and despatched on Tuesday 3rd January.

What is Biodiesel?

2011-12-15T12:00:00.000Z

With fuel prices rising and the environmental effects of motoring in the news almost every day, more and more people are taking charge of the situation and producing their own biofuels at home. This is the first in a series of posts aimed at helping you to understand what biodiesel is, and the processes involved in making it.

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Methanol now available at CFS!

2011-12-08T16:21:00.001Z

We now have methanol available to buy online or over the phone - 25 litres for £21.00 (+VAT)

Methanol is an industrial solvent, widely used in the production of Biodiesel.

We will be writing more Biodiesel posts over the next couple of weeks!

Brilliant Christmas Gift Idea

2011-11-28T08:53:00.001Z

Lamborghini 3.6v Li-Ion Electric Screwdriver

Ideal Christmas present for those who enjoy a spot of DIY but also want to look good doing it!

Just £23.50 (+VAT)

Innovative design
Compact, cordless, reversible
High performance battery
LED work light
Attractive storage tin
Supplied with charging stand, magnetic bit holder and a selection of screwdriver bits

STOCK IS LIMITED SO ORDER NOW!

National Composites Centre Opens in Bristol

2011-11-25T14:57:00.001Z

Yesterday sawmonths of anticipation finally coming to an end as Dr Vince Cable, Secretary ofState for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills officially openedthe National Composites Centre in Bristol.

Christmas Discount!

2011-11-25T09:28:00.001Z

In the spirit of the Christmas season.....

Electric Car has Fibreglass Body

2011-11-23T10:53:00.001Z

Students from Waikato University in New Zealand have designed and built a revolutionary electric car.

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Developments in Composites for Renewable Energy

2011-11-11T15:26:00.002Z

A new polyurethane composite has been developed by Bayer Material Science that will be used in the manufacture of blades for wind turbines.

Happy Halloween from CFS!

2011-10-31T10:25:00.001Z

At this spooky time of year, many people are carving pumpkins, attending Halloween fancy dress parties and taking their kids to the houses of unsuspecting neighbours demanding sweets.

Perhaps you have been getting in the haunting spirit by watching your favourite horror films (maybe from behind the sofa? - personally I prefer a blanket for protection), and wondering how they make those effects so scary?
Asylum has compiled a great guide to special effects and how they are produced.

Special Offer!

2011-10-17T09:03:00.003+01:00

We have a fantastic special offer for a limited time only...

Save over 50% on our 25kg packs of Tooling Resin.

Optimold Tooling Resin 25kg
£61.60 (+VAT)
was £126.04

Specially formulated polyester resin
Perfect for producing moulds
Zero shrinkage
Moulds can be made in just one day
500g catalyst supplied free of charge

British couple fly around the world in home-made plane

2011-10-07T09:43:00.004+01:00

Surrey couple, Patrick Elliott and Linda Walker, have returned from a year-long round the world trip in a fibreglass plane that Patrick built himself.

Japanese Engineering Co Moulds Fibreglass Escape Pod

2011-10-03T14:11:00.002+01:00

The Japanese engineering company Cosmo Power has developed 'Noah' - a fibreglass ball that they say will provide protection in the event of a tsunami.

'Noah' by Cosmo Power in Japan - a fibreglass escape pod

Talk to us!

2011-09-28T09:57:00.003+01:00

We love providing you with the tools you need to complete your fibreglass projects, but we rarely get to see the fruits of your labour.

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Jungle City scheme presents fibreglass animal kingdom!

2011-09-06T12:26:00.001+01:00

Jungle City has created a colourful cast of fibreglass animals to raise money for the charity Elephant Family.

We are here to help!

2011-08-23T11:37:00.002+01:00

How do I repair a gelcoat crack?

What kind of matting should I use for a roof project?

What's the best way to make a mould out of rubber?

SPECIAL OFFER!

2011-08-16T10:22:00.003+01:00

Save over 30% on the 14.4V Li-Ion SDS Plus Cordless Hammer Drill

Amazing value - Save £22.88 off RRP

14.4v - 1.5Ah Lithium Ion battery

SDS Plus chuck and keyless chuck adaptor

Includes kit of 33 drill & driver bits, VDE plug and converter

Moulded carry case

Fruity Resin Jewellery

2011-08-04T13:28:00.003+01:00

Lots of jewellery designers use resin to make their creations, but this is something we've never seen before!

Real Fruit Jewellery, a company in Philadelphia, USA creates beautiful designs using fresh fruit!

CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS

2011-08-01T14:38:00.004+01:00

Currently on special offer...

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First panels in place on the new façade of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam

2011-07-28T09:44:00.003+01:00

The structure, which will be known as 'The Bathtub', will be the largest composite building in the world.

Starbrite Boat Maintenance

2011-07-15T10:09:00.006+01:00

Want to keep your boat looking its best?

Whether it's fibreglass, metal, glass, rubber or a painted surface that needs cleaning, Starbrite provides an environmentally friendly solution.

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CFS on Facebook

2011-07-13T10:22:00.003+01:00

The CFS Page is now up and running on Facebook!

Like us to see all the latest news and info from CFS Fibreglass.

Fun with Fibreglass!

2011-07-08T15:11:00.007+01:00

It seems people are using their imagination more and more when it comes to the use of fibreglass!

Fibreglass Pigs at the Lichfield Festival

Spanish GRP Hotel

2011-07-06T15:08:00.008+01:00

The Vistas Hotel in Benidorm has undergone a slight remodelling!

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It's the weekend!

2011-07-01T15:02:00.007+01:00

The weeks just seem to fly by! We can't believe it's July already.

For those of you planning on making the most of the good weather by getting started on the projects you've been meaning to get around to...

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SPECIAL OFFER!

2011-06-29T10:32:00.011+01:00

For a limited time only, save over £14 on the GMC 180mm Sander Polisher for

just £44.95 (excl. VAT)

GMC 180mm Sander Polisher - £44.95 (excl. VAT)

RRP £59.57

View our other special offers at our Online Shop

CFS Flickr Photostream

2011-06-29T09:43:00.002+01:00

We've updated our Flickr account with some new images, including our range of International products, and our complete roofing kits.

Why not have a browse through and check out our photography skills!

CFS Fibreglass on Flickr

New Range of Silverline Tools!

2011-06-22T12:16:00.004+01:00

We are pleased to announce that we now stock a range of Silverline DIY power tools.

An interesting story...

2011-06-22T10:35:00.008+01:00

Romeo RIM has installed the world's largest moulding machine capable of producing parts measuring up to 121 square feet!

CFS Media

2011-06-21T11:51:00.005+01:00

Hello to all our readers!

I'm Jessica and I'm now going to be handling all of CFS's online media.

If you have any comments please contact me at cfsnetmedia(at)gmail.com.

Xtreme Resin for Surfboards

2009-06-11T13:35:00.011+01:00

Xtreme Surfboard Resin! A new high performance polyester resin recently made available to the UK and only from CFS Fibreglass. Xtreme is specifically designed for surfboard manufacture. It is UV stable with excellent clarity. Buy now!
View Xtreme Brochure and Data.

SAVINGS WHEN YOU NEED THEM!

2009-02-16T16:07:00.010Z

Easylam can save 25% on material costs and 33% on labour costs. This new general purpose polyester resin has improved wet out, reduced fibre print and lower styrene content. Less glassfibre with considerable labour savings for hand or spray lay up.
Easylam is not Lloyds approved, so it is not suitable for boat building, however it is ideal for general moulding where 2 or more layers of glass are used. Supplied in 5kg, 25kg and 250kg drums. Buy now!
View Easylam Brochure and Comparative Test Report.

Metrodeck Roofing System

2009-01-22T14:27:00.007Z

Metrodeck is a new roofing base resin and topcoat system from CFS. Specifically designed for roofing applications, this system has undergone extensive external fire exposure roof tests and achieved fire retardant BS476 Part 3 FAB. The finished low styrene system coloured BS18B25 (grey) provides excellent properties. Flexible, UV stable, chemical and heat resistant. Resists foot traffic and thermal expansion. Basecoat supplied in 25kg cans. Topcoat supplied in 20kg and 5kg cans. Catalyst included.
Go direct to CFS - Metrodeck Roofing System

Latest New Products

2008-07-08T13:35:00.007+01:00

We now produce Gelfast, pre-pigmented Lloyds approved gelcoats and topcoats mixed by CFS Fibreglass for rapid delivery. Available in 20kg and 5kg cans. Buy now! View the Gelfast Brochure.

CFS is now stocking the International range of paints and antifouling.

Walk around the new warehouse and offices at CFS Fibreglass

2008-07-03T09:28:00.004+01:00

See photos on Flickr.com

2008-01-10T13:38:00.002Z

Our new fibreglass photo resource is being established on Flickr.com - keep checking back for updates!

CFS on Flickr

Time to go home at CFS

2007-12-06T21:29:00.002Z

New Warehouse up and running

2007-12-05T20:42:00.003Z

After all this time since the last blog entry, CFS Fibreglass has built a brand new warehouse on previously purchased industrial land next to our now old premises. We moved in after Easter 2007.

What a day!

2006-04-06T21:39:00.002+01:00

The place was a madhouse today, as lorry after lorry kept on arriving with stuff to deliver to our warehouse. The forklift trucks kept going all day bringing the pallets of resin, mat and supplies in. The sun shone all day, so the trade counter was also continually full with people needing stuff to get their boats repaired and ready. By 4.15pm all the parcels and pallets going out had been completed, so littered around were exhausted staff with the expressions of people who had just been run over and flattened by a steamroller. We all look forward to the day when the new warehouse is built and up and running.

Sales Office (in the now old warehouse)

2006-04-05T16:31:00.001+01:00

The now old warehouse

2006-04-05T16:20:00.001+01:00

Welcome

2006-04-05T11:13:00.001+01:00

Here is our company blog, which has been created so that any comments about our service, good or bad can be posted.

If you have any comments about our product range and improvements we can make, please write.