Exhaust block off advice please
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Racer
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From: Dublin
Fiberglass exhaust block off advice please
Hi
Was looking for some advice on glassing off the rear exhaust sections
the P.O. seems to have modified and cut the fiberglass so getting a block off plate will still require fiberglass repairs.
What would the best way to "bridge the the gap" so I can lay down the fiberglass matting?
thanks
Was looking for some advice on glassing off the rear exhaust sections
the P.O. seems to have modified and cut the fiberglass so getting a block off plate will still require fiberglass repairs.
What would the best way to "bridge the the gap" so I can lay down the fiberglass matting?
thanks
Last edited by briaineo; Aug 16, 2011 at 07:15 AM.
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Racer
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From: Dublin
Hi
I'm looking for advice on glassing in the holes without the use of a block off panel since the P.O. cut part of the rear clip so will need to do a fibreglass repair anyway.
Would I use a wire mesh to lay the the first layer of fibreglass matting down.
New to fibreglass repairs!
Thanks
Eoin
I'm looking for advice on glassing in the holes without the use of a block off panel since the P.O. cut part of the rear clip so will need to do a fibreglass repair anyway.
Would I use a wire mesh to lay the the first layer of fibreglass matting down.
New to fibreglass repairs!
Thanks
Eoin
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Racer
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From: Dublin
Here's a pic of another forum members car
The only difference is that the PO of my car cut away a little extra for custom exhaust tips. So a block off plate will still require glass work.
Since the car has to be painted anyway i'm hoping to glass in the complete area without the use of a block off plate
Looking for a few tips on how to lay down the first layer of the fiberglass matting?
Should I install some sort of a mesh?
Melting Slicks
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From: Vero Beach FL
Have you ever looked at this thread http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ration-51.html
This young man has done wonders with fiberglass repair and fabrication .
This young man has done wonders with fiberglass repair and fabrication .
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If the cut is inside, purchase a replacement rear panel and you're home free. There is a raised lip on the panel at the exhaust cut out to mount the chrome bezel. You can try to replace/repair that, but the quickest and easiet fix would be to go to the replacement panel.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Sep 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM.
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