Jill
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Registered: 8th Jun 01
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Ok not sure where to post this.... But finding out on behalf of a mate who wants to attempt to build his first install (and possibly doorbuilds) using fibreglass etc.
So was wondering if anyone has any pointers, tips or info on the best way to build/construct an install, and maybe doorbuilds??
Any in progress pictures from anyone that's attempted their own, build be very appreciated as well.
JILL 
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ed
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It's not that difficult to do really if you are quite handy with tools...
You need to construct a Basic shape out of some MDF first. Then you need to get the shapes set out for the fibreglass. You can stretch some cut up bits of t-shirt and staple them into place if you want that sort of curve, or, you can use some construction mesh if you want a far more uniform shape, you need to glue gun that into place really... Then the next step is putting on a good few layes of fibreglass to get it nice and strong. Then smooth over with some easy sand and paint up...
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a_j_mair
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for door builds try a search i have posted up progress pics several times 
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RichR
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http://web.njit.edu/~cas1383/proj/main/
very good site - I'll answer specific questions but I'm not writing out everything again which I've written umpteen times in other posts
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Planty02
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Theres a tutorial on door builds in the tutorials section
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Jill
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quote:
Originally posted by ed
It's not that difficult to do really if you are quite handy with tools...
You need to construct a Basic shape out of some MDF first. Then you need to get the shapes set out for the fibreglass. You can stretch some cut up bits of t-shirt and staple them into place if you want that sort of curve, or, you can use some construction mesh if you want a far more uniform shape, you need to glue gun that into place really... Then the next step is putting on a good few layes of fibreglass to get it nice and strong. Then smooth over with some easy sand and paint up...
Cheers, that's really helpful
Thanks peeps
JILL
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