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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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i am about to start on some fiberglass repairs on my 74. (just some preliminary stuff.) however i am running into some confusing and conflicting info on the net. am i dealing with frp or smc? i need to know that my repairs arent going to fall apart later. whats the story on this?
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Simple answer: The repair method is the same; it's the resin that's the concern. Epoxy resin can be used on both type of 'glass.
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thanks, thats good to know, but i still need to know. frp or smc?
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Your 74 is SMC
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Originally Posted by 69FASTFUN
Your 74 is SMC

Provided you have stock fiberglass.

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thanks, thats what i needed to know
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