Fiberglass Over Sheet Metal

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Fiberglass over sheet metal.

How to fiberglass over metal step 1. Roughing up the surfaces give the epoxy more surface area to bond the fiberglass to the metal. Perfect for products used outside in states near the ocean with the high salt content in the air. It will vibrate and the bond to the fiberglass will loosen.

Fiberglass has a high resistance to corrosion it will not rust. Typically fiberglass is used for rust repair by replacing the rusted metal and sealing the surface. Not really thin sheet metal. Wipe the ground area of the metal clean with a rag and acetone.

Pound for pound fiberglass is stronger than sheet metal. If bonding fiberglass gelcoat rough that up too. However fiberglass tends to crack when stressed and warp when heated. Fiberglass will not and enthusiasts shamelessly plug their favored car body s corrosion resistant feature.

Yes surface prep is everything and the exact method depends on if you want to remove the sheet metal. Fiberglass rust repairs are easily available at all local auto body supply store. Metal while still incredibly strong is easily repairable and advantageously moldable when heat is applied. Grind the area of the metal that will be getting fiberglass applied to it using an air grinder.

Deuce roadsters are available in steel from real steel rod bods and brookville but for something like a 39 ford repro body fiberglass is your only option. Lay the fiberglass. Rough up the metal surface with a piece of coarse grit sandpaper. It s as simple as that.