Does Fiberglass dent or dimple?
10-17-2011, 01:38 PM
#1
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Does Fiberglass dent or dimple?
I think i got my first ding !
In front of hood I have a spot that reflects a shallow dimple only at certain angles.
Closer inspection has a pin dot in clear.
It was either a rock on highway or an Acorn. I was parked near a tree at a car show and saw tiny Acorns (maybe pointy side hit?)
In front of hood I have a spot that reflects a shallow dimple only at certain angles.
Closer inspection has a pin dot in clear.
It was either a rock on highway or an Acorn. I was parked near a tree at a car show and saw tiny Acorns (maybe pointy side hit?)
10-17-2011, 01:46 PM
#2
Team Owner
Just so you know, if it is a "normal" C6 then it is actually made of.......
SMC, or Sheet Molded Compound, panels were produced from 1973 to the current C6 model. SMC panels are created from heated high pressure molds that compress a mixture of fiberglass, resin and catalyst. This new process creates panels that are much smoother than press molded panels, provide tighter tolerances and a superior finish.
It cracks, or it can get a chunk knocked out of it, it doesn't dent, but it does gouge.
SMC, or Sheet Molded Compound, panels were produced from 1973 to the current C6 model. SMC panels are created from heated high pressure molds that compress a mixture of fiberglass, resin and catalyst. This new process creates panels that are much smoother than press molded panels, provide tighter tolerances and a superior finish.
It cracks, or it can get a chunk knocked out of it, it doesn't dent, but it does gouge.
10-17-2011, 02:18 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
I think i got my first ding !
In front of hood I have a spot that reflects a shallow dimple only at certain angles.
Closer inspection has a pin dot in clear.
It was either a rock on highway or an Acorn. I was parked near a tree at a car show and saw tiny Acorns (maybe pointy side hit?)
In front of hood I have a spot that reflects a shallow dimple only at certain angles.
Closer inspection has a pin dot in clear.
It was either a rock on highway or an Acorn. I was parked near a tree at a car show and saw tiny Acorns (maybe pointy side hit?)
10-17-2011, 02:32 PM
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I think i got my first ding !
In front of hood I have a spot that reflects a shallow dimple only at certain angles.
Closer inspection has a pin dot in clear.
It was either a rock on highway or an Acorn. I was parked near a tree at a car show and saw tiny Acorns (maybe pointy side hit?)
In front of hood I have a spot that reflects a shallow dimple only at certain angles.
Closer inspection has a pin dot in clear.
It was either a rock on highway or an Acorn. I was parked near a tree at a car show and saw tiny Acorns (maybe pointy side hit?)
Its probably been there from day 1, and you just noticed it.
When my car arrived on the enclosed transport, not only did the driver go over it..but so did I..my neighbor AND my wife. It was flawless- at the time.
Next morning, I open the garage door..and there it was..a very shallow scratch at the fender. It was just the way the light hit it. Overlooked by 4 people.
Anyways, it came out..but my point is sometimes stuff stays hidden because you don't know any better. Once a "flaw" is uncovered, your eye is always drawn to it for some reason.
10-17-2011, 02:41 PM
#7
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
OK, I guess I missed it
Yeah, i saw it at sunset / dusk!
Had 6 buddies over after local car show for Beer & Pretzels.
Fun day of cars, pics, & buddies
Also, got my Corvette Leather Owners Handbook too
Yeah, i saw it at sunset / dusk!
Had 6 buddies over after local car show for Beer & Pretzels.
Fun day of cars, pics, & buddies
Also, got my Corvette Leather Owners Handbook too
10-17-2011, 02:57 PM
#8
Pro
10-18-2011, 07:28 AM
#11
Race Director
Just so you know, if it is a "normal" C6 then it is actually made of.......
SMC, or Sheet Molded Compound, panels were produced from 1973 to the current C6 model. SMC panels are created from heated high pressure molds that compress a mixture of fiberglass, resin and catalyst. This new process creates panels that are much smoother than press molded panels, provide tighter tolerances and a superior finish.
It cracks, or it can get a chunk knocked out of it, it doesn't dent, but it does gouge.
SMC, or Sheet Molded Compound, panels were produced from 1973 to the current C6 model. SMC panels are created from heated high pressure molds that compress a mixture of fiberglass, resin and catalyst. This new process creates panels that are much smoother than press molded panels, provide tighter tolerances and a superior finish.
It cracks, or it can get a chunk knocked out of it, it doesn't dent, but it does gouge.
My old 72 was pre-SMC. Fiberglass and SMC panels are great right up to the moment the impact forces become so great that it cracks!!
