Fiberglass Over
Metal
Fiberglass consists of fiberglass mat that is saturated with a fiberglass resin. The fiberglass resin is a thick substance that needs a catalyst to harden. Fiberglass is a correct durable facts that Testament bond to nearly any surface, including plastic, metal, wood and Styrofoam. Grind the earth of the metal that Testament be getting fiberglass applied to it using an air grinder. Scuff the unabridged universe, removing any loose or damaged metal down to solid metal.2. Rub the ground universe of the metal Disinfected with a rag and acetone.
For laying up fiberglass on adamantine materials such as metal it's conspicuous to thoroughly scuff the surface to receive a capable bond. All fiberglass materials can be erect at your resident Car parts function store or at a marine avail store.
Instructions
1.Thoroughly Disinfected the nature until the rag no longer pulls up any dirt. Let the acetone dry.
3. Settle the fiberglass mat on a compacted surface and abbreviate it to amount using a razor lance. The proportions and character of layers Testament be constant by the particular job you are doing.
4. Pour the fiberglass resin into a small bucket and add the recommended amount of catalyst, according to the container's instructions. Stir the resin and catalyst together with a stir stick until the fiberglass is one consistent color. After the fiberglass is mixed you have about Twenty to Thirty minutes until it completely hardens.
5. Wet the surface of the ground metal with the resin mixture using a 4-inch felt roller. Apply the first layer of mat to the surface and saturate it with resin using the felt roller. Remove any air bubbles and flatten the mat with an air roller. Add the remaining layers of mat following the same process for each layer. Let the fiberglass harden.
6. Put on a respirator and sand the fiberglass smooth using an electric sander with 200-grit sandpaper.
