LoudBimmer Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 After reading thru this section I found what I need to do a custom C-pillar MDF, usually 1/4" and 1/2". Low temp plastics. Fancy stretchy materials... ie Ponte'. Polyester resins and MEKP. 1.5oz fiberglass mat. 2" chip brushes. Mixing cups. Latex/Nitrile gloves. Jig saw. Air body saw. Routers (table, trim, plunge) UPOL Fribre Tech reenforced filler. Rage Gold filler. A metric shit ton of sandpapers. Primers. Vinyl. Paint. Imagination. A respirator will help also. Now, my question are, if I'm going to wrap my C pillar in fabric, do I need to use body filler? After wrapping my C pillar with fabric and apply fiberglass on it, do I still need to add fiberglass mat and glass it again? What type of sandpaper do I need to use? Where can I purchase wrapping material that will match my current one, or something close to it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrSkippyJ Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Now, my question are, if I'm going to wrap my C pillar in fabric, do I need to use body filler? After wrapping my C pillar with fabric and apply fiberglass on it, do I still need to add fiberglass mat and glass it again? What type of sandpaper do I need to use? Where can I purchase wrapping material that will match my current one, or something close to it? Thanks I suppose you don't have to use body filler, but it makes it soo much easier to get smooth. Even if you are wrapping you still want a smooth surface underneath. Add fiberglass and mat until it is strong enough. What do you mean what type? The grit? Can't help you there, sorry F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBimmer Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) How strong do I need to make it? Will 1 layer of mat be enough I will be putting 6.5 woofer and tweeter. Yea, I was talking about grit for fiberglass and then for body filler Edited February 23, 2012 by LoudBimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I doubt 1 layer will be enough. The grit, start low and work your way up. F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 When i do door panels i do 3 layers and it turns out very strong 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicenterDesigns Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Mis-read Edited February 25, 2012 by EpicenterDesigns Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpicenterDesigns Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 After reading thru this section I found what I need to do a custom C-pillar Now, my question are, if I'm going to wrap my C pillar in fabric, do I need to use body filler? After wrapping my C pillar with fabric and apply fiberglass on it, do I still need to add fiberglass mat and glass it again? What type of sandpaper do I need to use? Where can I purchase wrapping material that will match my current one, or something close to it? Thanks Gonna try to tackle a few things extra along with answering your questions. When wrapping your pillars and resining them, that is NOT fiberglassing. That is making the mold of the pillars with speaker rings. You HAVE to add mat to the rsined material or it will be brittle. In most cases, you need to wait for the first resin coat to cure hard before adding the mat. It just helps you to work all the air bubbles out and get a smoother lay. Get some 40grit and some 80grit sand paper for pieces that your going to wrap. Start sanding the fiberglass with the 40 grit till it is looking poretty even all around. Then you will want to add a layer of filler. You can shape it and knock down rough areas with the 40grit and then fine tune it with the 80grit. You may need to do several coats to get all low spots filled. You HAVE to get the low spots and the high spots all even or it WILL show up once wrapped. Only material that hides bigger imperfections is carpet. And when I see custom pieces covered in carpet that aren't a piece that needs to be carpeted, I know their finishing skills need improvong. As for the wrapping material you need to match your current vehicles look, you will need to look up an auto upholstery shop in your area. They will be able to match your colors and grain damn near perfectly. Building The Best.....Repairing The Rest The bitter after-taste of a poor quality job will last far longer than the sweetness of that cheap price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPLERO Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 good info and tips! Looking forward to seeing those glassed c-pillars. 2008 TBSS Black Granite Alpine CDA-117 Clarion EQS746 AudioQue Supertweets @ dash Alpine DDT-s30 @ b pillars Alpine SPR-60c @ front doors Alpine SPR-60 @ rear doors Alpine PDX-f4 Second Skin DampPro KNUkonceptz Wiring DCpower 270amp alt Optima YT underhood *temp Two15DCxls Hifonics bxi2610 *temp saz4500 and 4 xp3000s coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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