Fiberglassing

[nautical2086]

Well my corksport bumper is a bit screwed up from the accident, Actually is a long stronger than what I gave credit for, anyway I need to fix it, and I dont know how to fiberglass.... I need to learn or if anyone is in nj and could help that'd be a huge help too, I dont want to bring it to a shop really cuz I dont want to pay 300 buxx to paint a 330 dollar bumper.

 

[bestmazda01]

you will never be able to get it back to what it was. buy new.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

I dont want to bring it to a shop really cuz I dont want to pay 300 buxx to paint a 330 dollar bumper.

if you want it done right then expect to pay a good chunk of change for it.

as said above, buy a new bumper.

 

[nautical2086]

I dont expect it to come out 100 percent perfect, Id like to try it though, give it a shot at least, Can anyone help?

 

[Dexter]

im not a fiberglass expert, but the only way i could see fixing it is to lay glass on the backside and then bondo in the cracks

 

[nautical2086]

the glass you speak of is the resin???

 

[uclap5]

yikes. you really need someone to show you about fiberglass.

 

[uclap5]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_material

 

[Mr. Win]

dude if add up the money you waste on supplies, then the time itll take you to sand it... Just put the stock one back on. I know your car wont seem as cool but if your as broke as you say... its just a car.

 

[nautical2086]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_material

thanx that might help a bit.

Im still going to at least try it myself, I have a lot of time, yes for the time being I will just use my stock bumper, but In the next few months I want to try to at least try to repair the bumper myself.

 

[ForceFed]

you will never be able to get it back to what it was. buy new.

WRONG!
If you dont do FG then DO NOT make a statement like this...Unless its horribly MANGLED then it can be made as good or BETTER then it was new..FG is really trial and error ...Once you can mix your resin correctly then you can do the work.Read up on the net about Glassing things.Info is easy to find and big parts are easier and more fogiving to work on that small ones.I see no need for you to buy a new bumper.

 

[nautical2086]

ill take pics of the bumper with my digicam so you guys can see exactly what I need to do.

 

[SlowPro98]

I definetly think you should try and fix it yourself. If you accomplish your goal, you will be a wiser person. If you fail, at least you tried and you will have a new respect for fiberglassing experts.
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http://www.ajquick.com/cars/tutorials/fiberglass.php

http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/ (very good write up w/pics)

http://www.fibreglast.com/showproducts-category-How To Guidelines-120.html

Good luck

 

[KzA]

show us some pics of the problem...then we can instruct you on how to fix it

 

[Mike R]

FG is easy to fix...urethane is not

 

[nautical2086]

heres some good pics of the damage.

 

[nautical2086]

more

 

[ForceFed]

That looks rough...but to let you know...Its hard to tell what is what...Sometimes a full shot speaks soo much louder than close ups.

It is very rough but I think I could fix it....SO I say go for it...I know it can be fixed but if the one shot is of the piece of the bumper that goes between the grille and headlight..then I would start there and mold it back into one with the bumper installed on the car so that everything will line up.Once you get it back together there it could be removed and the rest of the bumper repaired.

 

[nautical2086]

yeah thanx, I just need to buy the resin, fibers, and bondo, and i guess take my time, Im just confused about what I should do to repair the chunk missing in the middle.

 

[nautical2086]

tommrrow I might be going to buy the fiberglass and start working on the project since I cant do s*** anyway until the parts come, So I need the resin, and angel hair fibers? Like when i walk into home depot or what not what do I ask for?