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Fibre Glass Question

Postby TopCat » Tue May 20, 2008 11:03 am

Not sure if this should go in the technical queries or not, but I might get some help here anyway.
I'm just starting a little project (may come to nothing so won't bore you with the details), and I'm looking to make a mould of couple of bits on the car, and I think fibre glass will be the way to go. Anyone know of a good place to get the materials I need, fibre mats, resins etc? I've been looking up a couple of sites and found some info on how to work with fibre glass, but any good sites or tips in relation to it would be greatly appreciated.
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Postby d_dan » Tue May 20, 2008 8:18 pm

everywhere sells fiberglass/kits

from motor factors to alot of diy shops B&Q i think.

what are you looking to do?
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Tue May 20, 2008 9:53 pm

Halfrauds do kits as far as I remember.
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Postby TopCat » Wed May 21, 2008 9:11 am

Cheers lads. Went down to Halfords alright, and they have the main bits anyway. Most are repair kits though, and aren't designed to give as smooth a finish I would like for a mould. I think the only thing they're missing is the gel coat, which gives the nice finish (from my limited knowledge of fibre glass) so I might just order that off the net.
Looking to make a mould of one or two parts, and then remake them in Carbon Fibre. Just a little pet project though and it may come to nothing, :roll: but we'll see.
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Postby Muad_dib77 » Wed May 21, 2008 6:57 pm

Sounds interesting that :-)
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