how to fiberglass?

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how to fiberglass?

Post by benwalllker » Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:34 pm

dont spose anyone can give a guide on fiberglassing? cheers
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Post by aibast » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:17 pm

what do you want to do?
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Re: how to fiberglass?

Post by esta » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:10 pm

benwalllker wrote:dont spose anyone can give a guide on fiberglassing? cheers
Wear rubber gloves ;)
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Post by 480 Tatey » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:15 pm

And a mask! I helped my mate do some fibreglassing on his polo pretty minging stuff! What were you thinking of doing?

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Post by aibast » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:04 am

made a front spoiler for my 480 one time, so I can help you a bit
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Post by benwalllker » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:11 pm

iv managed to get my hands on a spoiler, perfect size around the back, just need to bulk out the bottom of it so it rest better on the window. so im gonna fibre glass the bottom and just stick it onto the window and drill the top part into the excuse of a spoiler that comes standard. ill try take sum photos altho dont know how to uplaods them :)
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Post by esta » Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:07 pm

You making a rear spoiler then?

What spoiler you got?
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Post by benwalllker » Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:45 pm

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Post by benwalllker » Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:45 pm

wat u think?

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Post by esta » Fri Oct 03, 2008 4:54 pm

personally i like :D but i have been after one for AGES!!!!

How did you attach? Always figured it would have to go on the hinges else the lid wouldnt open...??

AND WHAT DID YOU GET THE SPOILER OFF OF?!?! :hopping:
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Post by benwalllker » Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:00 pm

its not attached atm, well it is but my friends has to run quickly holding it there lol., im gonna fix it to the standard lip ontop of the window and the fibreglassing will hold the bottom part againt the glass, my friend found it in his garage, i think its an aftermarket. he thinks it might be off an old peugeot? thats all i know sorry :(

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Post by esta » Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:56 pm

benwalllker wrote:its not attached atm, well it is but my friends has to run quickly holding it there lol., im gonna fix it to the standard lip ontop of the window and the fibreglassing will hold the bottom part againt the glass, my friend found it in his garage, i think its an aftermarket. he thinks it might be off an old peugeot? thats all i know sorry :(
dammit :angry: lol, if you do find out let me know as it seems to fit so well!! :D
O and dont forget the pics whn its finally attached!!
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Post by benwalllker » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:27 pm

oki doki, might be a while yet tryin to find a spare weekend. ill ask him wat itss off

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Post by esta » Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:46 pm

benwalllker wrote:oki doki, might be a while yet tryin to find a spare weekend. ill ask him wat itss off
thank you *smiles* will keep an eye out here!! ;)
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