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  8. fiberglassing?

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

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    You shouldn't even see the fleece anymore after laying down a few layers of fiberglass chop mat. So these 'ridges' should be of no issue really.

    I hope you are not soaking fleece with resin and then just applying bondo on top of that. That's not how it works.

    -Stretch fleece

    -Soak fleece in resin

    -Let fleece cure

    -Rough sand fleece (optional)

    -Apply few layers of fiberglass mat

    -Sand

    -Apply body filler

    -Bodywork to desired finish

  9. fiberglassing?

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

    Posted

    Ponte FTW!!!

    http://www.joann.com/sew-classic-knit-ponte-many-colors/prd32705/

    With ponte and cheap crappy bondo resin you just need to hardly coat it and it soaks right in, with good resin it soaks in even better.

    With fleece and cheap crappy bondo resin you can end up using damn near half the can trying to fully saturate the fleece, using good quality resin that's thin and runny makes fleece not so bad though, but it still soaks up a lot of resin.

    What cost more? Resin or Fleece? I would def spend the extra cash on ponte over fleece. You will use way less resin.

    Why are you sanding the fleece after it cures anyways? Unless you are using wax resin.

  10. How to make "mud"?

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

    Posted

    This exact question was asked not long ago I think, probably couple pages back. Then again maybe it was on another forum. Whatever don't matter lol.

    Anyways what you are referring to is called a 'milkshake' like said already. Usually just resin and bondo mixed. Slap some body filler in a mixing cup then add a little resin. Mix it up good, keep adding resin until you get it how you want. Then just add MEKP to it and mix it in, then apply. No need for the cream hardner.

    IMO its not needed, just spread filler on by itself. Use a rasp in green stage to knock down the majority of the filler. Wait till filler cures and sand away. The use of a rasp saves a lot of time.

  11. using 3m adhesive for fabric, but resin eats it?

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

    Posted · Edited by Rell

    Permatex FTW!

    I bought an 8oz of ca glue for $20 locally, prob could have got it cheaper if I hitup a few different R/C shops but I was lazy. Also probably could have got a better deal online, but that's cost of shipping + time waiting.

    10min drive and I got CA in my hands.

    That 8oz bottle was more then enough for me with all 4 doors and my kick panels. Still got lots more left.

    I need a staple gun asap.

  16. Making a Jig (base,trim,Grill) Need HElp !!!

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

    Posted

    Most fabricators/installers have router templates to make those kinda pieces(bought templates)

    Like smart templates http://www.mobilesolutions-usa.com/smartparts/smarttemplates.htm

    Spend some time with some 1/8in hardboard and you can make your own. It cuts easy and sands very well, you can also use 1/4in or 1/2in mdf. If it's a template you think you might use more then once you may want to consider transferring the wood templates to some kinda of plastic material for any longevity out of them.

    Now to get perfect gaping(if final project will be wrapped in vinyl) for the templates and inserts it takes a little technique and router skills with a combination of a few different bits and router bearings. This I can't exactly explain as I have yet to experiment with and would like to know whats combination of bits work best to get a nice gap so I can wrap pieces in vinyl.

    Not my pic.

    Whole wall of router templates.

    img0678uh.jpg

  17. Ugly dashkit

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

    Posted

    You also have to think about if you paint it and make it highly glossy it has a little chance of coming back and shining right in your face, its slim that that will happen but it can.

    Doubt it, people fiberglass their entire dash and paint it. No glare problem.

    Shit I know old schools with Chrome A pillars, and no glare problems.

  20. Fiberglass noob

    in Fabrication, Fiberglass, Etc

    Posted · Edited by Rell

    There is a sticky at the top of this section, supply links etc to some good sites where you can get stuff.

    get your yellow pages out and find a local auto body supply store. There a also tons of threads just like this one. As well as build threads you can probably pickup a few tips. Also might be able to find more useful info on fiberglassforums. Good luck :good:

    Get out there and get ya hands dirty. 8)

  24. Should I ? :)

    in Interior / Exterior / Paint - Detailing, washing, waxing,tricks of the trade!

    Posted · Edited by Rell

    Ground the car

    Wet the floor

    Prep the car GOOD, remove anything you can and tape up the rest. Masking better be on point or you will have fun with over spray clean up.

    I would go with Black PPG, and add matting agent to the clear coat(that's what I have read a few times on how it should be done)

    If your friends have some painting skills/body prep experience you should be fine.

    If you are painting in a home garage make sure the setup is on point and you have a good dry air setup with the compressor.

    Just take your time and you will save some $$

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