Hey guys, found this on some mazda forumns, hope it helps.
This is the link for the actual DIY, but I posted their material list for easy viewing below. http://chris.pfharlock.com/glass/ This is another good link I found: http://www.ajquick.com/cars/tutorials/fiberglass.php MATERIALS Nearly everything I used for this project was purchased at Home Depot. Here is a basic list of the materials used and approximate prices: Fiberglass Mat & Cloth: under $30 9 sq/ft (1 yard) packages. I used approximately 6 packages, at under $5 each. Fiberglass Resin: approx $50 Buy it by the gallon (I didn’t). I also wasted a lot of resin during various stages of this project. Buying by the quart costs a lot more. Each gallon container is about $25, and it's better to have too much than too little. Brushes: $5 Get the cheapest kind you can, as they will probably not be reused. I used the foam brushes, but I would recommend using regular bristle brushes. Get some of each if you want to experiment. Let’s say, 10 brushes @ 50 cents each. If you choose to try and save your brushes, put them in acetone immediately after use. Masking Tape: under $10 A couple of rolls of wide tape should do the trick. I would suggest using mostly the blue painter’s tape (again, I did not), but a roll of the stickier stuff could come in handy also. Mixing Buckets At 75 cents each for the plastic kind with volume marks on the side, buy 5 or more. Mixing Sticks Just like the paint jobs on Monster Garage, these are freebies. Get a stack at the paint counter. MDF: about $10 Medium Density Fiberboard I used ½†and ¾†thick MDF for this project. You don’t necessarily have to buy big 4’ x 8’ sheets. My local Home Depot has 2’ x 4’ sheets as well, and these are cheaper and easier to transport. One of each thickness oughtta be enough. Wooden Dowels: under $5 Scraps of MDF or other wood can be substituted for the dowels. I bought a couple of 6’ lengths of 3/8†diameter dowel. You may use more, less, or other sizes for your project. Wood Glue: couple bucks. Yellow carpenter’s glue is great Fleece or other fabric: about $15 I purchased a polyester/cotton blend at a local fabric store. I got 3½ yards, which is a lot – but I also used it as a final covering for the enclosure when it was completed. Make sure your material is stretchy. I have also read about the use of grille cloth and trunk liner also. Stay away from pure cotton, as it can shrink and wrinkle. Spray Adhesive: $10 3M #90 is a good product – that’s the heavy duty. They also have a standard strength, which should work fine, too (I think that’s #88) Acetone: $5 For cleanup The grand total for all materials is approximately $150. TOOLS Besides the brushes and other light tools mentioned above, I also used the following hand and power tools: Jigsaw Router w/various bits and circle jig (I made my own jig) Drill w/various bits Scissors/shears (NOT your mom’s favorite pair – they will be ruined!) Dremel rotary tool w/various bits. Tape measure Hot glue gun Disposable rubber gloves |
I've seen that site before. He's got some really great tips in there with good explanations and pictures. It's a definate bookmark for anyone doing a fiberglass job for the first time.
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