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winty	winty posted 11 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 592	Hi My plan is to replace my car roof with a glass/carbon fibre version mainly for strength and to replace the current damaged metal one. For costs, the plug I'm thinking polyester csm but I want it as good as I can get as the donor car will be a one off, so not quite sure yet. I'm in the marine trade and polyester resin and gel coat is the norm. I'm looking for experienced answers on whether to go for poly or epoxy? What do you think? Epoxy without gelcoat, is this a good bad option? How many layers do you think for a roof plug? I'm thinking 6 layers if using poly csm. What would everyone go for? Also like to hear about amount of layers using epoxies and various cloths. Thanks
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winty	winty posted 11 Years Ago HOT Post Details
Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 592	Bonding I'm thinking rivets and something like sikaflex
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winty - 11 Years Ago

[quote][b]winty (16/06/2014)[/b][hr]HiMy plan is to replace my car roof with a glass/carbon fibre...

BlackNDecker - 11 Years Ago

This particular car has no roof reinforcements and the roof is just a thin sheet of steel and with...

winty - 11 Years Ago

Bonding I'm thinking rivets and something like sikaflex :)

winty - 11 Years Ago

This is something I'm going to watch. Pretty interested in doing this myself

kidpaint - 11 Years Ago

To make a mould that size, you would be much better off using a designated tooling resin to build...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

[quote][b]ajb100 (17/06/2014)[/b][hr]To make a mould that size, you would be much better off using a...

winty - 11 Years Ago

Ok so talking with somebody, epoxy compatible gel coat is probably not the best route to go. I'm...

winty - 11 Years Ago

The Uni mould is expensive but it's also very good. A very good alternative I use for smaller parts...

ajb100 - 11 Years Ago

Uni mould does look good but beyond my funds for this project. I think I will create my own gel coat...

winty - 11 Years Ago

> I think I will create my own gel coat using epoxy resin and some fillers. Not saying this...

brainfart - 11 Years Ago

I have this available at my work that's why I've considered this and the idea is to keep the cost to...

winty - 11 Years Ago

I would be a little dubious of using an epoxy gel coat unless you are going to paint it. My...

RussellE - 11 Years Ago

My plan is to paint everything and to keep it all looking original as much as possible

winty - 11 Years Ago

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