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Fiberglassing a Plastic Dash Panel


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GottaBNeat 
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Posted: November 12, 2003 at 6:46 PM / IP Logged  
OK I want to sink an Alpine 5.8" wide screen into the lower half of a 2001 maxima. I am going to remove the ashtray and cig lighter. It's the piece that surrounds the shifter. I bought a new one for when I sell the car, but it was $90 and I only want to do this once. I have glassed over wood for boxes and kick panels but never tried on all plastic. Will it stick? I  will only have a few smalll spots to fill but it's my car and I want it to look perfect. WHat do the xperts recommend?
Wherm 
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Posted: November 13, 2003 at 5:02 PM / IP Logged  
if you want it to stick you should use some 80 grit sandpaper to rough up the surface first.  That'll give it something to grab onto.  I would recommend using Duraglass to do the filling work, and maybe a little bondo after that.  I feel that bondo is easier to sand.  Sand it smooth starting lightly with 80 grit to knock down the high points, then sand with 120, 180, and 220, spray 2-4 coats of a high build primer, wetsand smooth, and paint it whatever color you want, followed by two coats of clear.

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