Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks
12-30-2001, 02:48 PM
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Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks
I am not exactly sure of the name, but it is a body filler/glaze. It is a two part body filler much like a Bondo product. However, this stuff has fiberglass in the filler for reinforcement. This stuff is hard as nails. From what I understand, once stress cracks develop I will be plagued by them forever. I am going to try this stuff to see if I can prevent having to patch with matte and resin. Has anyone else used it???
12-30-2001, 04:38 PM
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Re: Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks (Blake-73)
I used the west epoxy too. Coated the whole car only no filler. The same thing could probalbly be done with a 2-part primer.
Epoxies are better than polyester resins for several reasons. One is they are less brittle. Poly always uses a small amount of catylist with a fairly broad ratio. Epoxy usually uses a substantial amount of cat with a more exact ratio.
All the various bondos and stuff are either polyester with a filler or epoxy with a filler. The west system allows a choice of the filler and can be mixed to any thickness, syrup to peanut butter.
Epoxies are better than polyester resins for several reasons. One is they are less brittle. Poly always uses a small amount of catylist with a fairly broad ratio. Epoxy usually uses a substantial amount of cat with a more exact ratio.
All the various bondos and stuff are either polyester with a filler or epoxy with a filler. The west system allows a choice of the filler and can be mixed to any thickness, syrup to peanut butter.
12-30-2001, 04:43 PM
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Re: Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks (Techno)
I agree totally. West System is much easier than bondo to work with, gives
you a much broader range of fillers, and results in much better finish overall.
It is great stuff for fiberglass work.
Blake-73
you a much broader range of fillers, and results in much better finish overall.
It is great stuff for fiberglass work.
Blake-73
12-30-2001, 07:48 PM
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Re: Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks (Blake-73)
Techno and Blake-73 thanks for the reply. This stuff states that it is specifically for fiberglas applications. I am not sure if it is an epoxy base however. I do know however, it is some kinda tough. It hardens up like rock; much tougher than a bondo type product. The hardness tends to make me think it is an epoxy product. You have to shoot this stuff on to a mixing board with a gun which looks much like a hugh caulking gun. I guess I will be a the lab rat and do a little experimenting.
01-03-2002, 08:37 PM
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Re: Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks (MoneyPit)
MoneyPit; Fibrall is made by UPOL company and is an excellant product, But I wouldn't use it for big cracks that are through the entire thickness of the glass. UPOL makes another product called SMC that is better for bigger cracks. Good Luck, Craig :chevy
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Re: Has anyone used Fiberall on stress cracks (CF6873)
where can i find this stuff?? i got some cracks near the rear bumpers on mine that i wanna patch up?
