soi just got a set of gts headlight covers for 20 bucks now i wanna connect the eyelids to my grill, so i ws thinking should i use bondo or fiberglass which would hold better?
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fiberglass. bondo's not to good at holding things together. just filling imperfections.....
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im pretty new to the fiberglass thing and im a hands on guy so which materials will ibe needing?Originally posted by DAMIEN View PostStuff 4 sale 2nd gen dsm turbo manifold, ebay type s blowoff valve, 93 ex pt6 ecu, f22a6 camshaft, f22a6 intake manifold, obd1 p13 ecuComment
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Fiberglass way stronger then bondo.My ride History:
Accord 90 lx auto: Gone
Accord 91 dx MT: Gone
Accord 92 lx auto: Gone
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Fiberglass mat, epoxy resin(its two parts that need to be mixed together, 1 part hardener and 4 parts clear resin), painting brush, mixing/portion cups, mixing stick.Originally posted by bliz07 View Post
practise first on something else to get the feel of it.
Good Luck!
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thanxOriginally posted by keycb7 View PostStuff 4 sale 2nd gen dsm turbo manifold, ebay type s blowoff valve, 93 ex pt6 ecu, f22a6 camshaft, f22a6 intake manifold, obd1 p13 ecuComment
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go through U.S. Composites, do not use that cheap bondo brand fiberglass either. check out fiberglassforums.com for help
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Buy some gloves too!!The sky is always bluer at the top of the windshield.Comment
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Especially when you start sanding, dust on your skin can get really itchy. And use the proper mask and ventilation, fumes can get really strong. Just thought I'd put it out there.Originally posted by Lancerman360 View PostComment
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For the amount of glassing you will be doing the cheap-o 3M dust masks will work.
Definitely get some throw away gloves as they will get destroyed to oblivion. Same thing with the brushes. Anything you will use will get completely trashed. Wear clothes you don't care about possibly throwing away (this includes shoes, trust me). You will probably want to wear sweatpants and a longsleeve t-shirt (comfy and keeps you covered).
You also want to be very careful when working with the fiberglass around the car. I have been a little hasty/not thinking before and it ended up costing me quite a bit. You will want to cover up EVERYTHING even near where you will be working. This means laying down layers of aluminum foil. Not just one, but probably two or three to make sure nothing will seep through. Once the resin touches something, it's going to mess it up.
I would first completely layer your headlights. Cover it completely until you can't see anything. Then, with the grill removed, I would do the same for the areas behind and underneath where the grill is. Continue this until the front area of the bumper is covered. Then I would mount the grill up and put on both headlight covers. Next, you can either attempt to glass up the covers directly to the grill while on the car or you can go for the safer route.
Get some dowel rods or some small, lighweight something that will be able to be glassed onto the grill and the headlight covers. With everything on the car, connect the dowels to the grill and the headlight covers with two layers of glass and let it completely cure. Then remove the assembly from the car as one piece and finish up the rest of the glassing wherever you want (i.e. NOT near your car). This makes the shaping much easier and you don't have to worry about messing up your paint or the headlights.
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you could try finding a "jargrill".Originally posted by bliz07 View Post
they are made by the member jarhead. its just like what your trying to make. which is like the "charge speed" grill
ask jarhead for info on it
looks like this one on the right...
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so he makes the grill and eyelids????Originally posted by Night Wolf View Postyou could try finding a "jargrill". they are made by the member jarhead. its just like what your trying to make. which is like the "charge speed" grill
ask jarhead for info on it
looks like this one on the right...
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sorry only make them for locals. thanx nightwolf now my pm box is flooded,lol
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jarhead gimmie gimmie i need i need lol. so hook me up!
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well ralphie is selling his & hes in NY.
93 Accord LX Sedan (sold)
01 Civic LX Sedan (sold)-93 Accord EX Wagon (totaled)
93 Accord SE Sedan (sold)-92 Accord EX Sedan (sold)
93 Accord SE Coupe (sold)-97 Accord SiR Wagon (sold)
95 Accord LX Wagon (CURRENT)-05 Impreza WRX Sedan (CURRENT)-02 Ram 1500 (CURRENT)-20 VW Jetta (CURRENT)
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