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Ryder 12-15-2012 07:59 PM
Books on bodywork
 
Did a search, and found lots of useful little bits of advice/tips on the subject. Was just wondering if anyone might be able recommend a good book on the subject of prepping a new fiberglass body for paint?

I know the basics, but it can never hurt to have a good solid reference from a pro to use :)

Rog246 12-16-2012 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryder (Post 1223015)
Did a search, and found lots of useful little bits of advice/tips on the subject. Was just wondering if anyone might be able recommend a good book on the subject of prepping a new fiberglass body for paint?

I know the basics, but it can never hurt to have a good solid reference from a pro to use :)
Mate you're already using the best tool there is!! Not having a go, just use the interweb and you're home. Heaps of stuff on here so just go for it ;)

Ryder 12-16-2012 08:22 PM
You're probably right :) though I've often found the problem with the Internet is everyone is an expert.

I found many books on painting, and more on fiberglass repair, but little on fiberglass cars as a whole. There's many videos on YouTube on the subject though, will just filter through that!

Thanks

Modena 12-17-2012 03:15 AM
I purchased this book from Pitstop;

http://www.pitstop.net.au/view/produ...ery/plu/17924/

it's not specifically about fibreglass, but is a very good resource anyway. Pitstop have many others on painting.

jcraigau 12-17-2012 06:11 AM
I might pop in and get the "Cobra Replicas" that's on sale...

Tenrocca 12-17-2012 05:35 PM
The factory five forum has a section dedicated to paint and body work and is a great source of info

Cheers

puttputt 12-18-2012 04:57 AM
One thing I heard that painting fibreglass can be problematic due to static charge which causes pinprick affect, so you have to ensure the body is de-energised from static !

Can anybody verify this ?

Aussie Mike 12-18-2012 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by puttputt (Post 1223265)
One thing I heard that painting fibreglass can be problematic due to static charge which causes pinprick affect, so you have to ensure the body is de-energised from static !

Can anybody verify this ?
Yep, it's reccomended you fit one of Peter Brock's old Enegy Polarizers :p



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