fiberglassin door panels

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
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Topic: fiberglassin door panels

Posted By: trinisound
Subject: fiberglassin door panels
Date Posted: June 20, 2003 at 4:06 PM

I want to make some door pods (putting 6x9 on door) just need to make a riser[using MDF] and fiberglass, space is there just not depth in door

in the past when it was fiberglassed did not bond properly and was easy to almost peel off any tips on how i can get a better bond with the fiberglass to the plastic

thanks

Mike

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 20, 2003 at 4:33 PM

Rough up the surface with a die grinder and 50 - 80 grit sanding disc. This will help the fiberglass to adhere to the plastic.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: lncmarkviii
Date Posted: June 20, 2003 at 8:54 PM

you can also drill some hole by the edge of the panel for th efiber glass to adhear to

Posted By: trinisound
Date Posted: June 20, 2003 at 9:19 PM

also forgot to ask should i use any particular hardener and resin ?

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 21, 2003 at 9:20 AM

Usually the hardener that the fiberglass comes with is OK.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: ezridr
Date Posted: June 21, 2003 at 10:00 PM

You can aso use "West System" 2 part marine epoxy.

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Posted By: T & A customs
Date Posted: August 08, 2003 at 5:21 PM

go to a body shop and ask about fusor's. Fusor is expensive, but it will never crack. i used it on my dash. and never had a problem

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