Right Kind Of FG?
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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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Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Topic: Right Kind Of FG?
Posted By: ugmoe2000
Subject: Right Kind Of FG?
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 8:03 PM
I'm a newbie as my signature shows, and I'm really interested in doing my next install w/ fiberglass; however, I've been looking around and I don't know what the difference between each of these components and compounds is.
There's Bondo
Epoxy Resin
Duramix
Fiberglass Resin
Polyester Resin
Fiberglass Cloth VS. Fiberglass Mat
Does somebody mind filling me in on thier uses?
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: January 17, 2005 at 9:16 PM
Bondo is a filler, used to finish the box.
Epoxy resin is usualy used for kevlar and carbon fiber.
Polyester resin, aka fiberglass resin, is a liquid that is mixed with a hardener that dries and gives strength to fiberglass mat/cloth.
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Posted By: spoontek
Date Posted: February 02, 2005 at 7:35 PM
Which is better to use? Fibermat/cloth or a premixed fiber in the can. ------------- Speed Kills!
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Posted By: bigburndaddy
Date Posted: February 03, 2005 at 12:21 AM
Posted By: bigburndaddy
Date Posted: February 03, 2005 at 12:26 AM
I'm sorry for that no word post, Computer was acting up.
I would use fiberglass mat instead of cloth. Mat just joins better and is easier to use IMO. Just remmeber to cut it in small pieces.
Posted By: realitycheck
Date Posted: February 03, 2005 at 7:29 AM
Yeah actually not trying to contradict you burndaddy, but if you take the mat and tear it into about 2"x2" pieces it will work even better. Also its all in what you prefer. I prefer the cloth over the mat by like 1'000 times over. I tryed the mat on two of my fiberglass projects wasnt really crazy about it, then tried the cloth and I immediately said im never going back. Unless I just have too for some reason, also the cloth is stronger because its actually woven together.
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Posted By: Captanham
Date Posted: February 17, 2005 at 2:24 PM
yea i think a lot of it depends on the person and the situation, i've had problems with cloth leaving bubles in really weird shapes, but that's just me, i would try and build something stupid first, make a pod for something to hold pencils or something, just so you get used to how long you have to work with things before they cure, and the different matts, i think it helps a bit to have that little bit of experience so you don't do something to a big project and have to start all over ------------- Bad Boys Customs
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