WarTowels

No, sorry for the confusion. I thought the mat and cloth were interchangeable, but I see now they are a different material.

-Towels

irv_usc

wait. why would you add more layers on the outside? carpet too?

it won't fit back into the spot the same way since you molded that first layer with tape into the corner.

TrackStar

I don't get it? Why wrap the outside??????? If you feel you need more layers, work it from the inside. Also, with body filler, just one layer on the inside should suffice.

WarTowels

lol.

Do you guys really think that 1mm of thickness will make or break the box?

I don't.

If 1 mm of fiber glass is going to throw this whole project out of whack, how would I even remotely have a hope of carpeting it? The trunk carpeting and panels have several mm of give anyway.

The reason I put another layer on the outside was to get it as even as possible, that's why used such large cut outs of cloth. Trying to get every section of the box level will make sanding it a lot easier.

-Towels

WarTowels

Also I didn't think adding fiber glass over the bondo/resin mixture would be very conducive.

EDIT: Grrrrr, won't have my car back until tomorrow.

-Towels

TrackStar

I would've added the more layers of fiberglassfirst on the inside. The problem with going back and re-wrapping the outside is there is a good chance of getting air bubbles. Its a difficult step not really worth taking. as you mold in more layers on the inside, it gets easier to apply straight.

I would've recommended you add fg mat to the inside in small pieces. Personally I tear the pieces and ruffle the edges and apply to a painted on layer of resin. They do a good job of soaking up the excess.

irv_usc

i see what you mean, it's not that much material. my personal choice would be to just leave the back of the box bare and have it fit back in the way it was molded.

also i don't understand your last post, are you saying that you used bondo on the inside of your box?

tntrac

I think you should be fine. Like you said, the inner carpet can flex a little.


More pics as you go .

tnt

WarTowels

Here's some updated pictures from yesterday. It's still an ugly duckling, but it's getting better and better. Just you wait, I think It will be really nice after a few more days.

Lots of work though. Lots of smelly, messy, dusty work.









Cheers,

-Towels

tntrac

Very nice. Yesterday I did 2 layers of fiber cloth for the tool well. It is enough to pull it out?

I have some good size bubbles. Should I use a dremel to get rid of those bubbles or just continue with laying more glass

tnt