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Old 02-24-2008, 08:49 AM
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Really cool site to help you first timer and even regular fiberglassers.Fiberglass ForumsSome really cool tips or even just some great ideas to look at.* Some of these guys just get CRAZY with thier work.* There's a kid on here that built his own wide body kit for his car.* Took him about a year but came out amazing.

Those guys over there are INSANE when it comes to fiberglassing. Look up "shortkaty" and "highvoltage77". They are just a couple of the world class 'glassers over there.
 
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Old 02-24-2008, 10:27 AM
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There are some numerous places to pick up what you need. Auto body supply stores, hardware stores, boat repair stores, home improvement stores....the list goes on.
To save somebody a trip, Lowes doesn't have it. I was in there yesterday picking some stuff up and figured I'd give a looksee to determine what they have. Two different employees looked at me with blank looks on their faces and had no clue what I was talking about. A third did and pointed me to some local places that would have it though.
 
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thanks for the info guys... my fiberglass work is minimal so...
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:44 AM
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so i started my fiberglass work... and its a lil hard to get started but after that its easy... i just need to learn how to be a lil more clean... and oh yea i tried that bonda brand.... seems ok... being that its my first time... the cloth works so much better then the mat.....ill have a **** load of sanding to do after though. any recommendations on what type of sander to use?
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by weazel
so i started my fiberglass work... and its a lil hard to get started but after that its easy... i just need to learn how to be a lil more clean... and oh yea i tried that bonda brand.... seems ok... being that its my first time... the cloth works so much better then the mat.....ill have a **** load of sanding to do after though. any recommendations on what type of sander to use?
Yes, its easier to work with, but its nowhere near as strong. You have to add almost double the layers to get it as strong as the matt.
 
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Old 02-27-2008, 08:30 AM
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To get the rough stuff down quick I use a air powered sanding disk on a rotary tool but if air isn't available I will use my Mouse sander and some good ol hand sanding with a block or whatever.
 
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Originally Posted by weazel
and oh yea i tried that bonda brand.... seems ok... being that its my first time... the cloth works so much better then the mat.....ill have a **** load of sanding to do after though. any recommendations on what type of sander to use?
That stuff is WAXY AS HELL!

Cloth is easier, yes, but your not going to get the same strength. When you go to sand go buy a D/A. And between 40-80 grit paper.

GET USED TO GLASSING... SANDING IS THE BITCH!
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Crewwzin
Yes, its easier to work with, but its nowhere near as strong. You have to add almost double the layers to get it as strong as the matt.

yea i use the cloth to start then i used the mat as a in between layer then finish with cloth....
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 01:26 AM
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yea i use the cloth to start then i used the mat as a in between layer then finish with cloth....
I hope your using more than a layer of mat and 2 of cloth
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
I hope your using more than a layer of mat and 2 of cloth

lol i know this is my first time but yeah.......
 
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I hope your using more than a layer of mat and 2 of cloth
the areas he is doing are small, the box is mostly mdf except for a few places to gain cuft
 
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here some progress pics... rough sand and touch up fiber glass work goin on..







 
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Mechanics latex gloves - costco sized box, check!
 
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Mechanics latex gloves - costco sized box, check!
enough of those pool noodle things for the whole first grade, check!

2 resin coverd tables, check!
 
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