Show Us Your Fibreglassing Mods

[CaRtZ]

got the oppurtunity at tafe to make something from fibreglass, but i dont know what i wanna do. can people put up what they've done using some description of composite material to give me some ideas?
That and to show off your talents and individuality...

[Nikked]

custom dash....

[el_xr6]

my custom parcel shelf, still need to do it in white leather when i get the seats done, i just put some white vinyl on it, im crap at vinly laying

[webby_191189]

wow thats cool

[DEVL-XR]

How the hell do you fibreglass? How do you make the moulds? It beats the sh!t out of me how people do all these cool things with fibreglass!

[Rmyers]

Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

How the hell do you fibreglass? How do you make the moulds? It beats the sh!t out of me how people do all these cool things with fibreglass!

2 ways that i know how to do it (only tried 1 tho). One is to make a sub frame fromm wood, then you get some stretchy material and stretch it over the frame to create the curves you desire. Then it's a matter of mixing up the fibreglass resin and brushing a primary layer onto the material. Once it sets, you then add additional layers of resin and fibreglass matting to strengthen the surface. After that, it's a matter of sanding out the imperfections and using some body filler to smooth out the surface. The second method is used for concaved surfaces and more complex designs, were you build up the area with expander foam, which you then sand into the shape you desire, and finish off with fibreglass in the same way i explained above. Really quite simple. You can also make moulds but is a little impractical for the larger stuff.

[DEVL-XR]

Cool, thanks Steve.

[ROOSTA]

Hey Cartz..

I reckon you should do a fully custom fibreglass install for the back of the wagon.. heres some pics of odd jobs i have done.. If ya need a hand you know where to find me..










Cheers,
Nik

[Maximus]

ROOSTA, I'm definatly coming to you when I need a hand with the interior/sound system on my car, you do some awesome work!

[ROOSTA]

No worries mate.. i am always willing to lend a creative hand.. LOL.. Just got to get me on a good day..

Thanks for the comment..

Cheers,
Nik

[XR6_661]

That stuff is awesome ROOSTA.

What is the trick to getting symettry with two objects?

[Sick EB]

does it cost that much to fiberglass or is it mostly time. would someone like to layout a basic price list and materials/ tools needed.

[BLKPHN]

here is my stuff.

[ROOSTA]

Symmetry??? I just measure and line everything up..LOL..

Basic materials cost: I buy all mine from a crash supplier up here..

4L Fibreglass resin $50
200ml Fibreglass Catalyst $10
Fibreglass chop matt $8 per metre

Cheers,
Nik

This is my handywork



Cheers Gavin

Originally Posted by ROOSTA

4L Fibreglass resin $50
200ml Fibreglass Catalyst $10
Fibreglass chop matt $8 per metre

it also depends on if you flow coat it like i did on the inside of the sub box

[CaRtZ]

awesome work people! some of its a bit more complex than wot il be able to achieve as the class isnt that long but its givin me some interesting ideas! keep em comin!

[ten[A]cio[U]s]

Some awesome work there guys. Very intresting.