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

[Coomer]

Yeah, fiberglass takes a long time to make something big out of it. And then it takes even longer to get your project to be smooth and ready for paint.

For materials, I suggest the following:

Latex gloves(I got a box of 100 for $10 or something)
Good Mask(At least a particle mask made for fiberglass...fiberglass fumes are not fun)
Cheap Paintbrushes(I got 2" wide ones for $.77 a piece or something at Home Depot)
Acetone(Optional, but you can let your paintbrush sit in acetone and then the resin won't cure and get hard, and you can use the brush again)
Fiberglass Mat/Cloth(I've never used cloth, but apparently it's better for sharp curves and corners and stuff...I just used mat for everything though)
Fiberglass Resin(I suggest buying by the gallon...it's cheaper, and you'll use a lot of resin)
Extra MEKP(I've found that the amount of MEKP, or hardener, they give you with the resin isn't enough, so I just always buy another tube)

Those are the basics...if you tell us exactly what you want to make, we can help you out more.