It's been a while since I last added a blog. 2 weeks ago I painted the roof and sunroof panel red and this was the last of the painting to complete the temporary paint job. I had one repair where the front bumper was fitted it was stressing the area where I had joined the 2 panels together and a crack had appeared. So today I cut the crack back and started work on rebuilding it.
By applying fibre glass while it is held in position, there will be no stress in the join. I pushed and poked the fibreglass right into the gap so it was filled all the way down and waited for it to set. It didn't take long because it was very hot today.
I ground back and sanded the fibreglass then applied layers of body filler. I then waited for it to set again then sanded this back smooth.
As before I applied a coat of white primer and when that was dry I gave it a quick rub over then applied the red.
Once the red was dry I gave the other panels a quick wipe. Once this has had a chance to set it will be time for good wash, wax and polish. Next job is to remove the front bumper again, mount some driving lights and fit wire mesh on the back like on the rear bumper. I shall be fitting the battery monitoring system soon hopefully.
I am converting a Fiero that has a fiberglass body, do you have any pointers for repairing panels?
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I use David's Isopon P40 and P38. Never have problems. P40 comes in a tin and it is a fibrous compound that looks like snot. Just add some hardner that is supplied with it and spread over the crack or hole. I usually then use an angle grinder to take it back then finish up with a course paper on a sanding machine. Then mix up some P38 and apply. When dry, smooth with course paper on a machine, then fine paper. Then spray with a 'build-up' primer as this fills scratches. A very light rub over by hand with some 600 grade paper to give a smooth finish, then the top coat. Micro-fibre cloths are essential too. They are like magic
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