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| Author: | theshadowed1 [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Prepping Fiberglass |
Does anyone have special techniques/warnings when prepping fiberglass? I know a lot of sanding and from what i read, use paint to find the high spots. anything else would be appreciated. |
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| Author: | Chevroletfreak [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prepping Fiberglass |
I just tried my first real fiberglass attempt. The main thing I found is that it is tough to get the hardner mix right because of all of the different variables. To me it seemed like I was using way too much hardner, but it worked out well....just gotta be quick. I also used a lot of tape to make sure it did not get where I did not want it. The main thing I could not figure out is how to get the mat to lay where I wanted it. As soon as I got it wet it would fall apart. This was especially true when trying to work with an inward/upside down curve. There has to be some sort of trick with that. |
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| Author: | 2slow [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prepping Fiberglass |
Be carefull with wet sanding...... fibreglass is hygroscopic, it sucks water and could ruin your paint job if not dried properly. |
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| Author: | KC10A [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prepping Fiberglass |
When you are through sanding, or getting ready to put another layer on, wipe it down with acetone. |
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| Author: | theshadowed1 [ Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prepping Fiberglass |
Thanks everyone, I am gonna try it out....now the time to do it W/O a garage |
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