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Video tutorial on how to repair rust holes on your vehicle’s body panels using fiberglass. Now before I get into it, as a disclaimer, this is a budget repair and when done correctly can last for a very long time. However with that being said, if you are wanting to restore a vehicle properly, than this isn’t the repair for you. This is a repair where it can be done at home, doesn’t cost a load of money or require any specialty tools, and can easily clean up your vehicle. Fibreglass is strong, so it won’t fall out like a body filler even when using the reinforcement mesh. The two main concerns with fibreglass is that it doesn’t expand or contract like metal, so a repair maybe visible. And it may have bonding issues with steel, so both these areas will be covered in this video. I have used this method in the past for low budget daily drivers without any issues and it held up great despite living in an area where vehicles are exposed to harsh winters.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-grinder with cutting disc
-surface sander with 80 grit discs
-80 grit sandpaper
-180 grit sandpaper
-220 grit sandpaper
-320 grit sandpaper
-400 grit sandpaper
-600 grit sandpaper
-1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-sandpaper backing pad/sanding block
-chemical rust treatment
-wax and grease remover
-denatured alcohol
-clean lint free clothes
-plastic container
-paint brush
-stir stick
-fibreglass matting cloth
-2 part spot/glazing/finishing putty
-short strand fibreglass filler with hardener
-polyester laminating resin with hardener
-acrylic enamel single stage color matched paint
-black undercoating
-etching primer
-filler primer
-safety glasses
-latex/nitrile gloves
-respirator
-water
-bucket
-carwash soap
-polishing compound
-microfiber clothes
-painter’s tape
-paper
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Sound like an airline stewart.
Amazing video thank you i just accedentally poked a hole in my rear arch so this will be a huge help!!
Are you a newfie or something? Talk kinda like them folks over there.
Fantastic job!!! Looks perfect! im using fiberglass to repair my 1970 Ranchero bed that's got pretty bad cancer. At first i was using bondo to fill in the rust holes but when i sanding the bondo with the orbital sander the rust started breaking out so i took a hammer and broke out all of the rust and man oh man there was tons of rust falling apart everywhere but its better to do it now then to have it fail after i apply herculiner, anyways im rambling but thanks again and wish me luck!
Filling up and tossing my sand paper was expensive, even for my other projects. Using a wire brush to clean out the paper was a good tip. Thumbs up👍
That came out mint 👍🏿
A very good job. I'm trying to do up my Fiat Premier Padmini without a Welder.
Everyone is telling me to throw the car as scrap.
I hav refused. Will work on the car myself.
I had a car repairing garage. Worked for 22 yrs mostly on Fiats & Ambassadors.
Let's see how it goes
You said the black paint had been mixed, but I noticed you used a rattle can. I'm confused.
This is the best video on the subject. With the best end result. Thank you.
Tools/Supplies Needed:
-grinder with cutting disc
-surface sander with 80 grit discs
-80 grit sandpaper
-180 grit sandpaper
-220 grit sandpaper
-320 grit sandpaper
-400 grit sandpaper
-600 grit sandpaper
-1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper
-sandpaper backing pad/sanding block
-chemical rust treatment
-wax and grease remover
-denatured alcohol
-clean lint free clothes
-plastic container
-paint brush
-stir stick
-fibreglass matting cloth
-2 part spot/glazing/finishing putty
-short strand fibreglass filler with hardener
-polyester laminating resin with hardener
-acrylic enamel single stage color matched paint
-black undercoating
-etching primer
-filler primer
-safety glasses
-latex/nitrile gloves
-respirator
-water
-bucket
-carwash soap
-polishing compound
-microfiber clothes
-painter’s tape -paper