fiberglass dash technique

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Topic: fiberglass dash technique

Posted By: djdaveoc
Subject: fiberglass dash technique
Date Posted: December 23, 2004 at 12:38 AM

Is there any reason to use Duraglass or Maraglass in making a fiberglass dash? I think I'm going to copy the Alpine guys and make a MDF frame first and staple/glue fleece around it and resin that to make the basic shape. My real question is, what next? Should I just start adding layers of glass on top of that or should I do a layer of Duraglass first and then glass on top of that? Or should I glass a few layers and then do a top layer of Duraglass? Or should I just glass, grind, sand, use some Rage Gold, sand that etc?

Thanks for the help in advance. I'm going to go review what the Alpine pros did.

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Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: December 23, 2004 at 12:51 AM

Well I guess I pretty much answered my own question by reviewing the Alpine Acura RSX. I was just wondering if anyone has any other technique that they think would be better/easier for fiberglass doorpanels or a dash, or do these guys better much use the best methods around? Thanks.

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Posted By: rt2party
Date Posted: December 23, 2004 at 6:26 AM

dont forget to take pics for us!

Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: December 23, 2004 at 4:12 PM

I have a 2 megapixel digital camera. It's not the best, but the pictures should come out good enough to post here. I'll just need help posting them. I don't know how to do it. I have off work for 9 days staring X-mas so I'll be doing a lot of work while I'm off.

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Posted By: beyondamfm
Date Posted: December 23, 2004 at 4:23 PM

Nine days of pure fun and hard but it will pay off

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Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: December 23, 2004 at 11:48 PM

My goal is to finish the noise proofing and dash. If I can do the doors too I'm be sooo happy.

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Posted By: djdaveoc
Date Posted: December 24, 2004 at 2:52 AM

It must be late, I don't speak proper English anymore. bah

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Posted By: Captanham
Date Posted: December 24, 2004 at 4:25 PM

that's a lotta work for 9 days, good luck, happy x mas,, i'm waitin to see how she turns out!

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