fiberglass making

[Guest Anonymous]

ok my car needs a paint job but i want to do all the body stuff so i am sure the paint matches. i would really like to completely customize this puppy compleely to me. just with the basic front rear spoilers fender flairs and skirts and most likely some type of hood induction thing for the v8 soon to come. is the fiber glass material compound sold? is it possible for me to do it at home? with not mch experiance am i outa my league for this job.

thanks

[Drax240z]

First off, yes all the materials for making fibreglass parts are readily available all over the place.

 

To make a proper piece you really need a mold made up. (basically a negativ of the piece you want to make) I'd strongly suggest finding a fibreglass book in your local bookstore and giving it a read. Its pretty nasty stuff to work with, but with a few percautions, you'll be safe. Wear gloves of some kind (latex works), and find a respirator that will filter resins. Best to do it in an open air environment as well.

 

To make custom pieces without a mold or another piece to copy off of is difficult. It is possible, but it requires a lot more work. 99% of the fibreglass stuff you see on peoples cars is purchased through companys like motorsports auto, or arizona z car. (for example) Its not that expensive because they make a lot of them and materials are cheap.

 

A good place to find out more is anyone that does boat repairs. They probably use fibreglass more than anyone.

 

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