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where can i get a fiberglass making kit?

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  • 18-11-2005 1:51pm
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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭


    not sure if this is the right forum for this, but i want to make something for my car, so...


    ...anyone know any websites or shops that sell fiberglass making kits?
    [or can anyone give any advice on using the stuff?]

    dave


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    MercMad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,269 ✭✭✭MercMad


    I doubt you could actually "MAKE" it but I believe what you want is to make something with a kit !

    If so you could call to your local autofactors or motor paint suppliers and ask for a price on the various size tubs they sell. This stuff is pre-mixed so you dont have to lay it out and paint the resin over it. Its much easier that way but depends on the application !


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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭davidclayton


    my nearest motor factors is halfords, you reckon they would have it?


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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭davidclayton


    just called them. problem solved!
    that was quick ;)
    thanks for the help


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    5500
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    Hold back on halfords for a minute!What exactly are you looking to mould with it?

    If its something large and you need fibreglass and resin in bulk then go to a boat shop or boat repair place,itl work out cheaper than buying a few repair packs from halfords.

    Also dont forget your P38 filler!


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    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    eireal wrote:
    Hold back on halfords for a minute!What exactly are you looking to mould with it?

    If its something large and you need fibreglass and resin in bulk then go to a boat shop or boat repair place,itl work out cheaper than buying a few repair packs from halfords.

    Also dont forget your P38 filler!

    True.

    Halfords aka. Halfrauds.
    There's bound to be cheaper elsewhere


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    JohnCleary
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    If your making something big, as stated before, go to a boat repair shop/chandlery shop.

    You can put fibreglass matt which goes rock solid when mixed with resin. You then get filler to smoothen it off


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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭davidclayton


    what i'm making is bigger than A4, but only about 8cm tall [and hollow]
    i got a fiberglass paste for about €12, but i will get the sheets and resin kit [for €15] if that doesn't work out.


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    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    For tips on using it you could look at http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/ , they have a fabrication section for people mounting PCs in their cars, screens in the dash etc, they have some good how-tos and tips stickys.


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