Will fiberglass parts....?

[brtnstrns]

Will fiberglass parts warp at all? Or will paint on them not last as long as it would on steel? I want to get a fiberglass hood so I was wondering if anyone had anything against it...and if there is anything wrong with it where would I get a steel custom hood?

 

[The Dan]

Hate to mention this name, but corvettes don't seem to have a problem with paint sticking to them. I say go for it. Every bit of weight you save helps. Try going to your local marina and get some paint reccomendations from them, as most boats are fiberglass hull these days. It will at least get you going in te right direction. Just a thought.

 

[rbohm]

fiberglass will warp untill it is cured, then it just breaks. fiberglass parts are generally good quality these days, thus if you want a fiberglass hood, get one from a quality supplier, paint it what ever color you like and go with it.

 

[customperforman]

fiberglass will warp untill it is cured, then it just breaks. fiberglass parts are generally good quality these days, thus if you want a fiberglass hood, get one from a quality supplier, paint it what ever color you like and go with it.

i paint all kinds of fiberglass every other day. regular automotive paint is what you want to paint a hood with. get a hood from a quality supplier: maier racing or unlimited products are safe bets.

 

[brtnstrns]

the ones from maier racing seem the same as the ones at mustang depot...are they?

 

[allcarfan]

I think the issue at hand here is in the prep work. Customperformanc is correct in saying to use regular automotive paint...acrylic or base coat/clearcoat. The PRIMER is what to be conerned about. THere are all kinds of different primers. Whn you go to buy your paint, tell them you are prepping bare fiberglass and need primer for it, they will tell you what you need.

Shane

 

[dolfan87]

I think the issue at hand here is in the prep work. Customperformanc is correct in saying to use regular automotive paint...acrylic or base coat/clearcoat. The PRIMER is what to be conerned about. THere are all kinds of different primers. Whn you go to buy your paint, tell them you are prepping bare fiberglass and need primer for it, they will tell you what you need.

Shane

Although I used the same primer on my tailpanel, as the rest of the car, and it hasn't fallen off yet.

Fiberglass takes patience, no matter who you get it from. Maier included. I have two full days into fitting my Shelby tail panel and end caps...big time.

Of course they fit like a glove now.

87

 

[Kman]

Everyone is right on with paying attention to the prep work and using quality paints. I would also mention that it is worth taking the time to adjust the latch so that you can close the hood without a lot of slamming and excessive pushing - this will lessen the likely hood of paint cracking. I have had a glass hood on my 87 LX for 8 years and it still looks as good now as when I first installed it

 

[Pakrat]

Yep, the key to painting anything well is always the prep work, 99% in fact. The best glass hoods seem to be the ones with a metal skelton underneath that is glassed in, these stay the most rigid. Do not expect it to fit well at first though, likely much fender messaging will be needed. Also note that you will need lighter duty springs/hinges and it is always wise to secure with some type of latch pin too. Many folks have had their fiberglass hood not catch the latch quite right and have them fly up into the windshield on the highway and then break off.

 

[HistoricMustang]

Good quality fiberglass parts will be fine and painting is not a problem with the proper prep before painting.

HistoricMustang
www.historicmustang.com

 

[brtnstrns]

so fiberglass parts dont fit right?

 

[customperforman]

so fiberglass parts dont fit right?

that is what these people are trying to address: quality fiberglass from a reputable distributor should only need minor touch-ups while cheaply made panels may need alot of work before the fit is good...gaps, seams, lines, etc.