I have tried them both and from my personal experience, I like fiberglass better for most cases. It can be applied more percisly and when you mix the resin exactly per the instructions it is way more predictable as for working times. There is less waste with the glass since it cures slower you...
I would suggest using a stick of some kind to push some glass down into the brim. And yes I think the bondo with glass is the same as previously mentioned.
RE: Metalized Bondo
I have never tried this stuff personally but I have used the stranded renforced glass more commonly know as marglass or tiger hair. This is a product similar to bondo but if has strands of glass mixed into it. They make both a long hair and shot hair type. This stuff is a...
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Ok so I am going to try to answer a couple questions here for you all. First off, yes if you are done with glasswork and resin then now is the time to remove the visor area of your helmet prior to any bodywork that will be done on the outside surfaces. Next, yes I suggest sanding to...
Not as far as I know. Mine didnt smell for too long after i think but I am used to the smell of it all. I am not one of those safety conserned types though and I dont even wear a resperator when working with these chemicals in my basement. Once you start the bondoing proces the smell will be...
I have done quite a bit of resin work on my pep and have had no issues with warping persay I usually apply a light coat starting with the inside, let that set the do the outside. This gives the card stock much more stability before applying the proceeding coats. I think alot of issues people...
Nice work so far. So Headtrip what did your undersuit cost and where did you get it from? I am thinking of making my own and have the material already for most of it but just out of curiosty if it can save me time and money :) Thanks, Gforce598
Again, thanks :) I thought these pics night help people decide where to slice there torso sections as well. I am going with nylon straping material to form the hinge on the top section with the use of aluminum re enforcement plates on either side of the part and either screws or rivots to attach...