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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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I am confused about what I should use when doing body work on my 77.
I want to glass the bumpers and do some repairs on the fiberglass. Then paint it.

Epoxy or polyester resin ?
Do I need epoxy primer ?
And what is SMC? How do I now the difference, SMC / Fiberglass?

What products should I use when doing bodywork and prepping for paint?

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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Your 77 is an SMC body, I prefer epoxy resin and epoxy primer.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Evercoat's SMC resin will stick just fine to a stock 77 body.
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Thanks good help!
I will use only epoxy products
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Originally Posted by Mar10ni
Thanks good help!
I will use only epoxy products
Good choice - just remember one thing. Epoxy bonds to surfaces mechanically, thus you really need to rough up the surface before applying it.
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