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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 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM


Topic: fiberglass fender flare

Posted By: blufab
Subject: fiberglass fender flare
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 10:01 PM

I am in the process of drawing designs for my custom bodykit. I want to make my own style fender flare to suit my application, my question is how would I make a strong solid piece from a mold? Would i fill my whole mold w/ resin and let it cure or would i throw in a lot of pieces of fiberglass mat in the mold along with the resin?

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Posted By: 05honda
Date Posted: August 06, 2005 at 10:34 PM
if you cover your mold with mold release and make sure it wont be deformed by the curing process just glass it up and it should be very strong......



Posted By: abovestock
Date Posted: August 07, 2005 at 2:44 AM
glass the hell out of it layer by layer over the course of several applications. On the last layer back it with a wood frame to give it tons of strength and support.



Posted By: Master Asylum
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 11:27 AM
Wood wouldn't be a great idea unless it is treated for exposure to the elements. I personally don't want anything rotting away under my car and potentially falling off and hitting something under the car. :) Plenty of FG should give it strength.

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