The smell of fiberglass, what to do?
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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: April 28, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Topic: The smell of fiberglass, what to do?
Posted By: pmh61
Subject: The smell of fiberglass, what to do?
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 3:24 PM
well i had a prefab box for a dodge ram it is a down firing box and i had to make a ring to make my subs fit and i coated them in fiber glass to make them stronger cuz the way it was designed was to think and i cracked two rings with my router. i sanded it and made roughed it up and put carpet on it and put it in the truck but you still have the smell of the FG how do you get rid of that smell.
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Posted By: Masta N
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 4:09 PM
Time is the only way I've been able to get rid of it...It does go away. I usually don't put it in until the small has subsided.
Posted By: grantd
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 5:50 PM
I'm wondering about this aswell. I didn't have the luxury of letting it cure outside the vehicle as i had to mold off of some of the panels. It's starting to subdue somebut it still smells pretty bad whenever i go back into my car.
Does anything like febreeze help to take it out of there? It took the beer smell out of my upholstery when someone thought it a good idea to throw a bottle of beer through my window.
any other thoughts anyone?
Posted By: stang351w
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 6:33 PM
select products has bubble gum scented fiberglass..might help ya lol
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Tri County KustomZ
certified installer
Posted By: grantd
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 9:37 PM
It's a little late for that...have you used that bubble gum scented stuff i'd be curious to know how it smells, It'd have to be some strong stuff to cover up that fiberglass smell.
Posted By: ocsteveo2003
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 10:36 PM
The bubble gum scented stuff smells good in the bottle, once it's mixed with hardner it still smells like fiberglass....lol Time is the ONLY cure for your smell issues at this point......Next time when your in a pinch and need to get the job done quicker mix the fiberglass a little hotter. I have found that adding a little more hardner not only cuts down curing time but also cuts down on the stentch.... ------------- steve thomas
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 02, 2006 at 11:28 PM
If you have a garage , open the windows at night and it will air out over time. I've used onions in the past as they absorb the vapors of the resin.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: pmh61
Date Posted: May 03, 2006 at 12:23 AM
COOL COOL any other ideas i will try that the next time i do some fg work
Posted By: extreme1
Date Posted: May 03, 2006 at 9:45 AM
I say enjoy it, if you don't you do not deserve to have in your car.
Seriously.
Haters.
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Shaughn Murley
Install Manager, Dealer Services
Visions Electronics
Red Deer, Alberta
Posted By: playr747
Date Posted: May 03, 2006 at 1:12 PM
Cut an onion in half and leave in car.
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