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Title: Fiberglass Dash
Post by: fifthorda on May 12, 2008, 08:12:31 PM

Has anyone here tried to cover the dash, trim and doors in fiberglass? I want to try to make the dash and doors smoother and flush, and the center console more like an eclipse one. The way I would do it is by
1. Sanding the parts rough
2. Stapling/gluing fleece to the dash
3. Coat it with epoxy.
4. Repeat as needed
5. Add light layers of mat and soak in resin
6. Smooth/fix with body filler
7. Prime and paint

Any tips, ideas, concerns?

Title: Re: Fiberglass Dash
Post by: Bad Venge on May 13, 2008, 12:40:21 AM

http://www.squidskins.com/html/eagle.html
buy the dash ...

http://www.topshopcarbon.com/products/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=135
buy the doors...

Title: Re: Fiberglass Dash
Post by: fifthorda on May 13, 2008, 02:10:48 AM

thanks, but mmmmm no. Why would I pay 700 for something I can do myself for around 100?

Title: Re: Fiberglass Dash
Post by: Shiano on May 13, 2008, 11:27:43 AM

those are made entirely out of fiberglass.

Title: Re: Fiberglass Dash
Post by: fifthorda on May 13, 2008, 08:07:24 PM

I know, but Im not looking to shave weight off the car, just make it look better ;) It doesnt matter if it is not entirely fiberglass(If I really wanted to I could make a mold)

Title: Re: Fiberglass Dash
Post by: KevinT on May 27, 2008, 03:49:26 AM

Quote from: fifthorda on May 12, 2008, 08:12:31 PM

Has anyone here tried to cover the dash, trim and doors in fiberglass? I want to try to make the dash and doors smoother and flush, and the center console more like an eclipse one.

You'll totally want to check out this thread (http://asog.net/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,30/topic,2964.0) from the A/V forum. Most of it's about the trunk but there are a few pictures of the work they did on the center console insert as well.