This is a great skill to learn. Handy for track side repairs which may mean the difference between racing or packing up and heading home. My E36 got tagged during a NASA Championship race but a trip to HD and a fiberglass repair kit enabled us to have it fixed up for the big race the next day. Finished on the podium after a long night of work on the car.
That's exactly how I do my fiberglass repairs, except I don't use any gel coat. Aluminum flashing repair packs from Home Depot work well as backing material and race day repairs.
By Chris Tropea
5/22/20 2:04 p.m.
Makes me want to repair some fiberglass.
5/22/20 3:28 p.m.
Make me a set of four fender flares to fit a TE27 Corolla. 6" wide , please.
5/22/20 3:56 p.m.
Box flares, I assume?
5/22/20 6:41 p.m.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
Actually, a set similar to the Mk I Ford Escort "bubble flares" would be ideal. But, feel free to make whatever your heart desires.
5/22/20 9:41 p.m.
Fiberglass repair is my dayjob, but very different techniques than this. If your surfboard's broken, come on by.
5/24/20 6:57 p.m.
This is a great skill to learn. Handy for track side repairs which may mean the difference between racing or packing up and heading home. My E36 got tagged during a NASA Championship race but a trip to HD and a fiberglass repair kit enabled us to have it fixed up for the big race the next day. Finished on the podium after a long night of work on the car.
5/24/20 8:46 p.m.
For track side repairs fiberglass resin gel is your friend. It works well on vertical surfaces (won't sag and drip).
2/11/24 1:48 p.m.
That's exactly how I do my fiberglass repairs, except I don't use any gel coat. Aluminum flashing repair packs from Home Depot work well as backing material and race day repairs.
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