1971 Firewall
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Heel & Toe
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1971 Firewall
Hi All
I have removed the firewall from my 71 and need to do a few fiberglass repairs. Can anyone tell me what type of fiberglass resin was used in the firewall?? I am also cleaning out the "tar" from the windscreen wiper area and want to waterproof the area with something a bit cleaner looking. Any ideas??
Thanks for your help.
I have removed the firewall from my 71 and need to do a few fiberglass repairs. Can anyone tell me what type of fiberglass resin was used in the firewall?? I am also cleaning out the "tar" from the windscreen wiper area and want to waterproof the area with something a bit cleaner looking. Any ideas??
Thanks for your help.
Race Director
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From: North of Toronto - Ontario
Can't help much on the fiberglass, on my 72 I'd say with was regular long-strand glass
As for the finish, (if your not out the reproduce original) I used a spray bed-liner with good results. Slight texture to help hide some sins, semi-gloss black when applied. Definitely water resistant. (I left the huge windshield blobs of sealant alone for now)
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As for the finish, (if your not out the reproduce original) I used a spray bed-liner with good results. Slight texture to help hide some sins, semi-gloss black when applied. Definitely water resistant. (I left the huge windshield blobs of sealant alone for now)
M
Safety Car
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Hi All
I have removed the firewall from my 71 and need to do a few fiberglass repairs. Can anyone tell me what type of fiberglass resin was used in the firewall?? I am also cleaning out the "tar" from the windscreen wiper area and want to waterproof the area with something a bit cleaner looking. Any ideas??
Thanks for your help.
I have removed the firewall from my 71 and need to do a few fiberglass repairs. Can anyone tell me what type of fiberglass resin was used in the firewall?? I am also cleaning out the "tar" from the windscreen wiper area and want to waterproof the area with something a bit cleaner looking. Any ideas??
Thanks for your help.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks for the response guys. I really like the look of the bed-liner for the wiper compartment. Will look into it. I'll try a post on the body&paint forum as well.
Will post an update on my restoration soon. Has been a while....
Will post an update on my restoration soon. Has been a while....
Safety Car
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Can't help much on the fiberglass, on my 72 I'd say with was regular long-strand glass
As for the finish, (if your not out the reproduce original) I used a spray bed-liner with good results. Slight texture to help hide some sins, semi-gloss black when applied. Definitely water resistant. (I left the huge windshield blobs of sealant alone for now)
M
As for the finish, (if your not out the reproduce original) I used a spray bed-liner with good results. Slight texture to help hide some sins, semi-gloss black when applied. Definitely water resistant. (I left the huge windshield blobs of sealant alone for now)
M
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