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Cheap fibreglass bonnet on an existing one (no mould)

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By Alanv6 - 11/10/2012 5:13:12 PM

Hello, i would like to do a fibreglass bonnet for my car and have a question. It's a simple shape with just 4 lines over the bonnet so i would like to build it on the original bonnet and use it (no mould)
I dont care much about the outer finish because it will be sanded and painted.

I checked the site and the only fabric wide enough is biaxial (i need 124cm width)

How much layers of 320g fabric would be enough for the part? I will make reinforcing strips on the underside and it will be mounted on the car with 4 hood pins.

I was thinking of using some 160g fabric for top layer but there is no 1.27m wide... 

What products would i have to purchase to make it?
By Alanv6 - 11/13/2012 2:55:57 PM

Well first i have to buy some cloth from you Smile