Fiberglassing Question

[GooseR]

ok, when fiberglassing, how do you get the final product the same texture as the X's texture. like the kickpanel texture. the only way i could think of is to put a thin coat ovver the final and wait till its takcy and take some vinyl and roll it on... ??? thanks

 

[Mbrooks420]

You can buy wrinkling paints. I don't think you can press anything onto semi dry resin with good results.

 

[karl_burns]

Only thing I know that's fine enough is ground up shark teeth. Painters use this alot of times on wood 2x4 outdoor patio steps and the like to give traction to shoes / rubber. But I think the fiberglass resin would smooth it over.... hmm.... good question.
Karl

 

[410Fortune]

with fiberglass its either a smooth sanded resin finish, gelcoat, or bondo.
All 3 = smooth.

You want texture it will have to be custom

 

[jgilbs]

you can fiberglass it, prime it, then use some textured spray paint. dont know how close it will be, but it will have a little texture.

 

[GooseR]

with fiberglass its either a smooth sanded resin finish, gelcoat, or bondo.
All 3 = smooth.

You want texture it will have to be custom

well you know when the glass gets tacky and you touch it and it leaves your finger print. i was thinking that what if you do that but just like roll and peel some vinyl that looks the same?