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Offline Paulo_Gti

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Fiberglassing
« 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.

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Re: Fiberglassing
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Re: Fiberglassing
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Paulo_Gti

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Re: Fiberglassing
« Reply #3 on: 23 April 2007, 15:37 »
great stuff il have a nip round and see what theyve got. :wink:

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Re: Fiberglassing
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline Paulo_Gti

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Re: Fiberglassing
« Reply #5 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.

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Offline monzablue16v

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Re: Fiberglassing
« Reply #6 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. :)

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