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Caddys 83 · 07-11-2002, 05:12 PM

The project I'm working on requires to use of fiberglass and bondo but I don't know how to mix them... What could be better Fiberglass fabric or the chop fiberglass fiber type. Thanks.

DRLOWZ · 07-11-2002, 05:19 PM

I have never used chopped fiberglass, I have used the fiberglass pad to fix my bumper it isnt very easy stuff to mess with..

Caddys 83 · 07-11-2002, 05:26 PM

I'll probaby use the fiberglass fabric... But where does bondo come in? I thought you'll have to mix the fiberglass with some stuff.

DRLOWZ · 07-11-2002, 05:31 PM

Bondo/body filler and fiberglass are 2 entirely different products. If you are repairing rust or dents use bondo(which mixes with a little bit of hardener, not to much or your work time will be drastically reduced). Bondo is white and when mixed properly is a lite shade of pink, Fiberglass is clear with clear hardener.

Caddys 83 · 07-11-2002, 05:41 PM

well its not metal work.... I'm working with plastic and it requires to put 2 pieaces together.

DRLOWZ · 07-11-2002, 05:44 PM

What exactly are you working on? Maybe that will help with answer or even suggestions.

Caddys 83 · 07-11-2002, 05:53 PM

OK I decided to do the 90-92 Euro Coupe body moldings myself this time.... the First time I had it done it was with Homies Hydraulics.... And every now and then I get an E-mail asking how to make them and I always refer them to Homies Hydraulics.... Well I bought another set of body moldings and just try it myself.

DRLOWZ · 07-11-2002, 05:55 PM

Im not exactly sure what your making but sounds like yo uneed to go with fiberglass with the fiberglass pad. It takes A LOT of sanding to make it right though.

Unity_Jon · 07-12-2002, 10:29 AM

Work from the back of the join, rough up both surfaces with some rough (240 grit) paper then support both peices on a home made jig (i.e. clamp them to something stable and in the correct position) then thigs start to get messy....

mix the hardner and glass resin in a pot, spread some over the joint area (much larger than you need then cut the fibreglass sheets to size, lay them on the joint and using a stiff brush push the fibreglass matt into the resin you already brushed on, then brush more resin and apply more matting making sure you dont trap any air under the matting, smaller bits of matt are easier to work with.

When you have about 3 layers start to use slightly larger pieces to cover the whole work area apply keep going until you have about 6-8 layers in total and let it dry and harden for the specified time (the last peice you put on should be 1 huge flat sheet that you can rub flat without disturbing any smaller bits of matt underneath !

When this is dry and hard flip the section over and run resin into the joint gap on top and let it harden and smooth it off, Or use filler (bondo) in the gap.

Some people like to incorporate a metal strip across the join which gets covered in the fibreglass, this adds strength and needs to be in place at the begining of the process.

Fiberglass gets pretty hot when you mix the resin so wear gloves as it can really irritate the skin.

Hope this helps.

stankin lankin · 07-12-2002, 04:13 PM

All I can tell you is PLEASE wear some gloves. I used some fiberglass and for one that shit is hot as hell after you mix the resin and the little fibers will irritate the hell out of you, and anyone you touch.

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Caddys 83 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 71	Fiberglass and bondo help The project I'm working on requires to use of fiberglass and bondo but I don't know how to mix them... What could be better Fiberglass fabric or the chop fiberglass fiber type. Thanks.

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07-11-2002, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
DRLOWZ Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bardstown,Kentucky Posts: 4,934	I have never used chopped fiberglass, I have used the fiberglass pad to fix my bumper it isnt very easy stuff to mess with..

07-11-2002, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Caddys 83 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 71	I'll probaby use the fiberglass fabric... But where does bondo come in? I thought you'll have to mix the fiberglass with some stuff.

07-11-2002, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
DRLOWZ Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bardstown,Kentucky Posts: 4,934	Bondo/body filler and fiberglass are 2 entirely different products. If you are repairing rust or dents use bondo(which mixes with a little bit of hardener, not to much or your work time will be drastically reduced). Bondo is white and when mixed properly is a lite shade of pink, Fiberglass is clear with clear hardener.

07-11-2002, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Caddys 83 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 71	well its not metal work.... I'm working with plastic and it requires to put 2 pieaces together.

07-11-2002, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
DRLOWZ Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bardstown,Kentucky Posts: 4,934	What exactly are you working on? Maybe that will help with answer or even suggestions.

07-11-2002, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Caddys 83 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 71	OK I decided to do the 90-92 Euro Coupe body moldings myself this time.... the First time I had it done it was with Homies Hydraulics.... And every now and then I get an E-mail asking how to make them and I always refer them to Homies Hydraulics.... Well I bought another set of body moldings and just try it myself.

07-11-2002, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
DRLOWZ Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bardstown,Kentucky Posts: 4,934	Im not exactly sure what your making but sounds like yo uneed to go with fiberglass with the fiberglass pad. It takes A LOT of sanding to make it right though.

07-12-2002, 10:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Unity_Jon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 240	Work from the back of the join, rough up both surfaces with some rough (240 grit) paper then support both peices on a home made jig (i.e. clamp them to something stable and in the correct position) then thigs start to get messy.... mix the hardner and glass resin in a pot, spread some over the joint area (much larger than you need then cut the fibreglass sheets to size, lay them on the joint and using a stiff brush push the fibreglass matt into the resin you already brushed on, then brush more resin and apply more matting making sure you dont trap any air under the matting, smaller bits of matt are easier to work with. When you have about 3 layers start to use slightly larger pieces to cover the whole work area apply keep going until you have about 6-8 layers in total and let it dry and harden for the specified time (the last peice you put on should be 1 huge flat sheet that you can rub flat without disturbing any smaller bits of matt underneath ! When this is dry and hard flip the section over and run resin into the joint gap on top and let it harden and smooth it off, Or use filler (bondo) in the gap. Some people like to incorporate a metal strip across the join which gets covered in the fibreglass, this adds strength and needs to be in place at the begining of the process. Fiberglass gets pretty hot when you mix the resin so wear gloves as it can really irritate the skin. Hope this helps.

07-12-2002, 04:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
stankin lankin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 4	All I can tell you is PLEASE wear some gloves. I used some fiberglass and for one that shit is hot as hell after you mix the resin and the little fibers will irritate the hell out of you, and anyone you touch.

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