mat VS cloth
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=26289
Printed Date: May 09, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Topic: mat VS cloth
Posted By: PATPJRICK
Subject: mat VS cloth
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 2:50 PM
what is the difference between fiberglass mat and fiberglass cloth? i went to home depot and the guy said mat is more for cars and cloth is more for sub enclosures. so does that mean if you have some dents you can use bondo filler and mat,,,,wheras if you want to build something custom like a sub enclosure you would use cloth? and to custom fit a body kit to your car from another car which would you use?
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 3:01 PM
Chopped mat is basically compressed fiberglass. It doesn't form well to curves and round mold but builds very fast. Fiberglass cloth is woven fiberglass that forms well to curves but is normally lighter weight and requires more layer's to build thickness. Both forms of fiberglass have their places in an enclsoure fabrication, just depends on which one you want to use.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: February 11, 2004 at 4:47 PM
Both can be used for either application, its just preference.
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