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92 sierra slx
06-26-2008, 01:29 PM
can i make all new glass ones by molding these ones in tape or aluminum foil then laying down my matt or should i just use some mdf and fleece then glass it ??? this would be my first time glassing anything
http://images.latemodelrestoration.com/large/CTP-23945A.jpg
http://images.latemodelrestoration.com/large/CTP-24140A.jpg

hca
06-26-2008, 04:30 PM
you would get better results using gelcoat to keep the texture. Here is how I would go about it:

-wax the armrest pads with Partall Paste (release wax product)
-Brush on a couple coats of PVA (release film, air dries)
-Then spray or even brush on a couple layers of gelcoat.
-When gelcoat is fully cured, do a few layers of fiberglass.
-Pop the armrest out, trim your mold, and repeat the steps again and when done you will have a perfect gelcoated mold.

http://www.partall.com/part.htm

It is alot easier than it seems. Gelcoat requires same MEKP hardener as the resin. Both the PVA and wax you can get from Partall. Its just a matter of finding a place that carries them.

check this out:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=62AGalE5P6g