Fiberglass Options

[bojangles_8686]

I think I'm going to try making something out of fiberglass. Ive wanted to for some time and finally I decided I want to make something small just to see how hard it really is lol. I know the process but I just dont know all of the materials I need. I already have an electric sander and some fiberglass body filler (i guess I can use that to make the whole thing look smooth, right?) What else do I need, and does anybody have a suggestion for a beginners fiberglass project?


Thanks,
Chucky

[toyotaspeed_90]

coomer... too bad you don't live here anymore.... there's actually a shop just for fiberglass stuff.....

i get my gallon of resin for $23.... the hardener is $7, which will generally last me through about 2 gallons or more (i've gone through about 5, and only used 1.5 bottles of hardener)..... the .75oz matting is only like $0.80 per linear foot (by 3 feet wide)... they have from .75 all the way up to some really thick stuff.... they also have all the different cloths as well, gloves, color for resins (wierd, i know), brushes, rollers, everything!

anyways..... the fumes aren't that bad as long as you're in a ventilated area... but you'll want a mask for when you sand/grind... i'm dumb and don't use one all the time

btw.... CLOTH is a lot stronger... it's woven.... matting generally is easier to build up though.... and matting is cheaper