Fiberglass help!

[fiero_fighter]

I have some glass work to do and am in need of some help. I have one minor repair to do on a fierostore part that was shipped damaged(they offered to replace it if I pay shipping 120$)

I also have a couple of ideas for future work and need an idea as to how to get it done.

I have no problem paying for the work, and would do it myself if I had any idea on how to start.

[FieroBUZZ]

Have a pic of the damaged part?

What were you planning to make.  I may be making an airdam for a bumperpad notchie.

http://www.fibreglast.com/category/Learning_Center

http://www.rqriley.com/frp-foam.htm

I also have an article to scan about making a mold from a plug.  In this case they used wood formers and plastic signboard to make fenders.

[fiero_fighter]

I received a set of sail panels.
While fierostore has offered to make amends the repacking/ shipping is ridiculous. It's an inside corner that's damaged(could cut it out), what worries me is what appears to be stress fractures along the edges.
My Internet access is limited to my phone, the best I can do is email the pics.

As for the other work, it's a couple of one off pieces. Some work on the hood and decklid.

[FieroBUZZ]

Fibreglass sail panels or lexan copies?  If it's a small imperfection inside and not really visible you can probably just use an epoxy.

[fiero_fighter]

mailed you a quick shot of the panel

[aaron88]

I thought there was a guy in Montreal that was really good with fiberglass?

[fiero_fighter]

I'll ask, can't hurt!

[FieroBUZZ]

Sorry, haven't had time to play.  My dial up hates emailed pics, so it takes a lot of praying for them to d/l.  

You should be able to fix this. All the damaged strands should be cut out using a dremel or die grinder.  You can the reform the missing section with new 'glass. You can form the good side with a piece of cardboard (cereal box) coated with tinfoil so the resin doesn't stick. You can build it slightly lower than finished level and build it up even with a tiny bit with resin or gelcoat.  You can make the gelcoat from a slurry of resin and bondo.  If the rough back in the picture doesn't show at all, you can leave it anyway you like.  If it does, you can sand it down more closely to the original as desired.

[FieroBUZZ]

The cracked edge may be just a matter of coating it with some resin.  If you want to really finely shred some 'glass strands, they'll add strength.  If those scratches have split the gelcoat away from the 'glass you'll likely want to sand them down and redo the gelcoat.

Hope this helps a bit.

Pretty much any part will need some kind of tlc to make it fit or look good. Blisters, low spots, cracks, and chips seem to be part of the game.

[falcon_ca]

PEPE in Montreal is making some custom part such as battery box in firberglass

He can probably help you

[dimeadozen]

I work with Fiberglass all the time I have used it for so many applications. I have used the woven stuff and the mash stuff. I prefer the mash but it really depends what effect you want and what kind of finish you are going for. If you are going for lightweight with a gloss or mat finish, that is easy to mold and is stronger with the mash. The other one is doing fiberglass so it gives that carbon fiber look which can be done better with the woven although the integrity is surprisingly weaker. I have only ever done that look on something with lesser surface area and flat surface with few curves and contours. I have fiber glassed doors trunks, custom interior, custom exterior and sound systems for friends and once you get used to using the resin and building the shapes and dealing with the textures, it really isnt hard to master or teach. If you are still looking to do it or need tips gimme a pm and I'll see what I can do for u