Straightening Fiberglass, *&*%^&$(^&&^($ Well, I could of pay up and bought the metal ones |
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Straightening Fiberglass, *&*%^&$(^&&^($ Well, I could of pay up and bought the metal ones |
ctc911ctc |
Mar 26 2020, 06:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
I bought a set of fiberglass rocker covers, black, glossy - perfect.
One of the last things to go on the car - I tried to resurrect the originals but they were too far gone, sand and grind and there was nothing left! I go to put them on and the top part that is supposed to sit on the bottom of the door frame was too short - did not cover the holes to mount them. Took a closer look and the lip on the top of these covers was curled. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Spent the night trying to straighten them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Buyer beware - some assembly required! 20 minute job has taken 4 hours. Still not done! CTC911CTC |
porschetub |
Mar 30 2020, 08:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,708 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Why epoxy may I ask ?,these moldings are made with polyester resin,with what you are attempting to do you may have issues.
Good luck on this one. |
ctc911ctc |
Mar 31 2020, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
JB weld was used, seems to be a very strong bond - the stuff is strong as steel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
Working with these moldings I would say it is much harder than a resin, however, I will defer to the manufacturer......whom I cannot find. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Thank you for the note, Why epoxy may I ask ?,these moldings are made with polyester resin,with what you are attempting to do you may have issues. Good luck on this one. |
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