fiberglass front bumper

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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=91262
Printed Date: May 09, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Topic: fiberglass front bumper

Posted By: bennie121
Subject: fiberglass front bumper
Date Posted: March 04, 2007 at 4:23 PM

I have a '90 ford festiva and i don't have much to choose from for a body kit, or any accessories for that matter, so i was planning on making one. i was going to start with a foam block and sand it and cut it down into the shape of what i want, and fiberglass it, but i was reading about the fiberglass enclosures and there were a few extra steps i was unaware of during the fiberglassing process, anyone have any information for me? recommendations of what to use? any help is greatly appreciated, Thanks guys!

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Posted By: master5
Date Posted: March 04, 2007 at 5:01 PM

Wrap it with fiberglass matting...resin...fill and sand...repete any steps as nessecary.. really no other steps for a bumper.

If this is going to be an actual replacement for the steel bumper and not a cover I don't reccomend driving it on public roads. The engine might end up in your lap....and a very low speed impact will destroy it and perhaps the radiator at least.

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Posted By: bennie121
Date Posted: March 04, 2007 at 7:40 PM

i'm just trying to replace the lame front plastic bumper thats there now, its got the metal one underneath it anyway, i'm just trying to do some things before we drop the B6T motor in it, its gonna be fast hehe