how to fiberglass?

[mechanic021]

I am thinking of trying to make a fiberglass sub box for my 2 door blazer. I want the back part to be made of fiberglass so it will fit the contours of the body and the front will be a flat piece of mdf facing into the cargo area of the truck. Does anyone know a good website that shows how to do this kind of fiberglass work? thanks for the help

Mike

 

[xmodster3o3]

Found this, http://www.thewarbird.com/installs/system2/subs.php.

 

[mechanic021]

thats a good one but they didnt say how they attached the wood to the fiberglass. also if im working with fiberglass and I need it to stand up on a side wall will it fall over while its drying or is it stiff enough it will stand on its own?

 

[GJarrett]

Many kitplanes are made of fiberglas and there are tons of books on how to lay fiberglas and make molds, etc. Try a google search for Aircraft Spruce and Specialty, and fiberglas kitplanes how-to books. You'll learn more than you need to know.

Hope that helps.

 

[mechanic021]

do you think if i go to a local book store and get a box about fiberglass like how to do it on boats or something would help me at all?

 

[Spdrcer34]

Here is the SINGLE BEST write-up I have ever seen on 'glass box's.

http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/

Your welcome.

Ryan

 

[karl_burns]

Both of those links are awesome!

Wish I could have found them two years ago when I had to learn how to fiberglass. Yes, there are books in the automotive section of BArnes & Nobles which will walk you through fiberglassing. Spend $30 on material from home depot and test it out. You'll see what works and what doesn't REAL fast.
For custom molds, I bought a ton of play-doh and laid the tape/resin on top. After it was dry with the nice curvature I wanted, I peeled the play-doh out.

Karl