fibreglass basics i’m not sure on

Hey guys/gals etc.,

this is my first post, i've been researching fibreglass for months now and have found pleanty of sites where people have shown their workings for fibreglass etc. but i am confused on several topics.  Firstly after stretching and stapling/gluing etc. the material over the desired mould, panel, whatever, and then soaking the material in resin, does the material then become part of the panel, box etc. or are u suppost to remove it, cut it out, whatever when the glass is down? and secondly... does the fibreglass be cleaver and stick itself to the existing panel, or mdf or whatever u r fibreglassing on to? say for example i modified a door panel, and fibreglassed in a tweeter holder onto existing plastic parts, would the fibreglass bond with the plastic to hold it there... or do u need to attach it some other way.

any help would be madly appreciated as i am planning on attacking my mates car with glass soon. cheers in advance

tomy j

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Beer is my friend

When doing a sub box, the fiberglass/fabric panel becomes part of the box and does not get removed. As far as securing it to door panels and other plastic panels, it takes some ingenuity to come up with a way to secure the fabric before applying the resin. Some use hot glue, staples, or tape. Basically what ever you can come up with that will hold it down and will not come loose due to heat will work.

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I like to use hotglue because you can easily peel it off fiberglass after you apply the resin.

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thanks for that guys, very useful advice. cheers

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If I were you I would not practice on a buddies car.  I would grab a panel from a junkyard and practice with that instead.  You will be much happier knowing what the results will be like.  If you need more help contact me at justin_ketah@yahoo.ocm