Anyone Have Pics/tutorials Of Fiberglass Reinforcement Of Crx Plastics
#1
Posted 31 August 2014 - 03:38 PM
Can anyone help me with how to fiberglass reinforce the plastics? Am i just adding layers of fiberglass to the back of the panels?
Thanks!
87 crx si (in pieces)
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#2
Posted 31 August 2014 - 09:00 PM
Living on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
#3
Posted 02 September 2014 - 09:41 AM
I tried the fiber glass reinforcement method on some old plastics, and what I learned was, if you don't cover the entire back of the part, the area that does not have the fiberglass, WILL crack. It's really hard to judge just how brittle your plastics are, so if you're going to do it at all, be sure to cover everything. Keep it as thin as possible to avoid fitment issue. One layer of matte should do fine. if you have cracks showing on the exterior surfaces, fill those in with plastic weld instead of fiberglass, and then sand.
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#4
Posted 15 September 2014 - 01:59 AM
I was able to hold it horizontally by the short piece, solid.
And I never finished it because I found a good one at the junkyard. But in will have to do my fenders/nose panel soon.
#5
Posted 16 September 2014 - 09:14 AM
I did a small repair on my old plastics. Pics and steps here: http://www.redpepper...ic=55687&page=5
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Build thread 2: "Red Daily" - http://www.redpepper...topic=55687&hl=
My Classic Honda Blog - http://genone-blog.blogspot.com/
Road & Track magazine: "When they get around to listing the top good-time inventions of the late 20th century, we're willing to bet that right up there with the hang gliders, ultra lights, sailboards and jet skis you'll find the Honda Civic CRX. And we're willing to bet that the CRX won't be at the bottom of the short list--particularly if the CRX in question is an Si."