FG Dash Replacement

In the near future I plan on glassing a new dash/console/whatever you want to call it. I want to move my knobs around and such. For something that smooth, would it be better to use cloth over fg? How many layers should be used, etc. Any tips?

Sorry for the mixup and the double post. I meant would to ask if it'd be better to use fg cloth over mat.

If your doing dashwork I wouldnt use fiberglass I would use, abs plastic. Go to this website and look at how he usually does his dashboard stuff, really good link, www.hzemall.comLearning the trade one fiberglass creation at a time!

mr beta wrote: Sorry for the mixup and the double post. I meant would to ask if it'd be better to use fg cloth over mat.

Dashboards are not usually extremely thick as say a subwoofer box. Try no less than 3 layers of fglass, but no more than 6. Lay down three first, do a test with your thumb throughout the whole piece by asserting pressure to see how much it flexs. If you only want to do certain sections, then I would recommend, like realitycheck said, use abs plastic, and hzemall has some very nice tools and supplies for accomplishing this.I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

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Use mat if you planning on doing curves and such. Cloth FG is usually meant for flatter and/or large surfaces.Never send your ducks to eagle school.

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Well, I was just planning on moving some controls around on the white part of the dash in the picture. It comes out in 1 or 2 sections right now so I'll keep reading up on it and decide once I get some funds.

Then I'd suggest the ABS plastic methodI have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best -- that is inspiration.

realitycheck i can't get to that sight are you sure you posetd it right?

don't feel bad, I can't get to the site either???