Well I have been looking into what all is needed and I am seeing that fiberglassing seems to just take time. Is it really all that difficult or what? I would like to fiberglass my interior but don't want to pay tons for someone else to do it. Also if someone could tell me the best kind of resin/hardner to use and where I should get the fiberglass at would be great. Any help would be greatly appricated.
Thanks,
-Paul
I've worked with it a lil, not too hard to do. It just takes time and there is a lot of sanding involved. With interior if you are wanting the smooth glossy look you can also sand your interior down until there is no texture and then paint it. If you are looking to mold things then it is a little different.
As for where to get stuff, you can visit this site.
US Composits
If you want any more info I can prob help you out, just shoot me an e-mail
It just takes some practice, and alot of patience, especially when it comes time for sanding.
Paul, This is from the sticky.
14. How do I fiberglass my interior?
Well, I'm still learning myself... So, I'm a newbie at that kind of thing and hence am probably a bad source for information, but there are all sorts of places to learn online.
http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/ and
http://www.fibreglast.com are both really nice sources of information. In short, what you need to do is the following:
1. If you're making a mold for say, a sub box, prep the area with masking tape/aluminum foil. This is absolutely imperative if you're working around areas that you don't want fiberglass everywhere, such as if you're making kick-panels and don't want resin all over your carpet!
2. Pre-cut and layout your mat/cloth in the area you want it.
3. Mix hardening catalyst with fibreglass resin.
4. SATURATE the mat with your resin/hardener mixture. Be sure to remove as many/all of the air bubbles as you work. Air bubbles = create a weak final product.
5. Recoat as necessary. It's not necessary to allow time to dry between layers.
6. Sand. Paint. Admire. Gloat. Brag. Move onto next fibreglass project
I like the first site. I think he breaks it down pretty good with pics and steps. I plan on doing some experimenting w/ glass soon and found this to be very helpful.
Hope this helps, Good luck & post some pics!
Screw fiberglass. Carbon fiber is sooo much easier to work with.
it gets easier as you work with it more, first time sucks though.
Dont scimp on the safety equipment, or you will be sorry.
