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Title: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Sweet Shock on November 04, 2011, 06:54:43 PM

Hi all I want to attach my shovel  front. What is the best  fibreglass to use , brand and type, Got any tips, Ben this seems to be your field of expertise.  Thanx pete

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Rogue Trooper on November 04, 2011, 07:00:53 PM

This might help...

http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=2&topic=1759.0 (http://www.buga.com.au/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=2&topic=1759.0)

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: wazzah on November 05, 2011, 09:03:47 AM

 This way involves no glass matting at all, you get epoxy resin mix with the harder and then mix it with micro fibre (adhesive filler) there are different grades of this powder from maximum adhesive to fairing and sanding, of course you use the max-adhesive. You then spread this over the bare metal guard and then place the flare on top of it and screw or pot rivet it down, allow to harden then grind the outside of the flare up and apply another lay over the top, apply as much as possible to form the shape needed thus giving it more strength, sand and apply a filler over the top to finish off. In both cases it is best to pre fit the flare on the guard and drill the holes etc so it is easy to reline up, also it is a good idea to leave the screws or rivets in and just grind the top a little before you glass over the top or use the max-adhesive filler, do not use normal filler to cover the screws as they will only come though in time.
One other step that can be taken to help bond it to the metal guard is to drill the odd hole in the guard so the glass or adhesive filler can spread though the hole and make it even hold better, as most vans have a double skin you can't see this so there's no problems.

If you need the code names for the adhesive filler let me know as I'm sure Fibre Glass International has it in Aussie.

This sounds like the best way,but can you get the stuff here in oz? and were do you get it? wouldnt mind giving it a try this way as not to good with fiberglass..haha

thanks

wazzah

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Bas / NZ on November 05, 2011, 09:20:45 AM

Will post a picture today of the product, yes you can get it in OZ. Bas

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: ben on November 05, 2011, 10:34:28 AM

yeh ive used microfibres and epoxy and its real good stuff. yes you can get it at any fibreglass supply shop. pete there is a shop in geelong. ive never been there and cantremember the name of it but do a search in yellow pages itll show up.

cheers
ben

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Sweet Shock on November 05, 2011, 07:06:59 PM

Thanx boys I had a look at the link and sounds reasonbly straight forward and a pic would be great,

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Sweet Shock on November 05, 2011, 07:10:54 PM

I think its this place Ben

Martini Fibreglass Industries Pty Ltd

23 Fernleigh Street, Newtown, Victoria, Australia 3220

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Bas / NZ on November 05, 2011, 07:21:34 PM

Quote from: Sweet Shock on November 05, 2011, 07:06:59 PM

Thanx boys I had a look at the link and sounds reasonbly straight forward and a pic would be great,

Will load some up Sunday morning. Bas

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: ben on November 06, 2011, 02:10:38 PM

yeh that rings a bell ay pete:) also chat to able.. he has done the whole microfibres thing.

cheers
ben

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Bas / NZ on November 07, 2011, 04:07:40 PM

Here are the photos of the micofibre you use.

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: Sweet Shock on November 07, 2011, 05:15:30 PM

Great pics thanx     pete

Title: Re: ?? Fibreglass ??
Post by: wazzah on November 08, 2011, 06:37:53 AM

Thanks for the help and pics  ;D ;D ;D