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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Paulo_Gti on 21 April 2007, 10:02

Title: Fiberglassing
Post by: Paulo_Gti on 21 April 2007, 10:02

Looking to create a sub inclosure in the rear wheel arch, never used fiberglass before but have an a-level in art so il give anything a try.
Any1 know the ins and outs of it?
Question is where to buy from? I have a roll of "orange" insulating F.G. @ home could this be used with the polyester mix and a catalyst?

Also where do i pick up Polyester mix and a catalyst?

Any suggestions will be greatfull.

Cheers Peeps! :smiley:

Title: Re: Fiberglassing
Post by: hothead_steve on 23 April 2007, 15:22

Try this:-

http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=76606

Title: Re: Fiberglassing
Post by: Len on 23 April 2007, 15:27

For the small quantities you are gonna use on a job like this its best to go to Halfords and get their GF Repair kit. You can also buy stuff seperately but I find its worth buying the kit.

Title: Re: Fiberglassing
Post by: Paulo_Gti on 23 April 2007, 15:37

great stuff il have a nip round and see what theyve got. :wink:

Title: Re: Fiberglassing
Post by: Len on 23 April 2007, 15:41

You get a mix pot and sticks/brush plus gloves and the kit is far cheaper than buying em seperate.
I doubt you will need any more than the glassfibre sheet in there, although you may need a second lot of resin/hardner.

Title: Re: Fiberglassing
Post by: Paulo_Gti on 23 April 2007, 18:57

Ive got a kit, i looks rather ample for what i need but i have baught another sheet of f/g just incase i run out.
I shall be having a blast tomorrow after i finish work so il see how i go off.

Cheers :smiley:

Title: Re: Fiberglassing
Post by: monzablue16v on 23 April 2007, 21:19

Try and find a small roller as well I found the radiator rollers quite useful use it to squish the glass and epoxy together makes  it bubble free. :)