fiberglass trouble...

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Dman

New Hunter

• Nov 15, 2008

• #21

With such great advice rolling in, I can't help but ask another question. About how thick a layer of fiberglass or resin do you use?

 

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swspiffy

Jr Hunter

• Nov 15, 2008

• #22

Its all sanded now... I don't want to get poked either... I got a little poked when doing the sandy from some strays, but not that bad. It smells for a bit, but it goes away

 

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adonian

Active Hunter

• Nov 18, 2008

• #23

can you post a pic of the interior? I'd Love to see your work. I just started glassing the outside of my cardboard bucket.

 

Strife

Jr Hunter

• Nov 18, 2008

• #24

I have always wanted to know some stuff on fiberglassing. How much would it cost to reinforce a helmet and all the hard pieces with fiberglass? (chest, bells, ab, back, guants, and shin+helm)

I'd like to see some pictures too.

 

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987654321a

Hunter

• Nov 18, 2008

• #25

$15

If you want to go cheap.

Buy a 1 gallon can of fiberglass resin from walmart, and a packet of fiberglass mat, and you are good.

 

Mike M.

Well-Known Hunter

Community Staff

TDH PREMIUM MEMBER

• Nov 19, 2008

• #26

987654321a said:

$15

If you want to go cheap.

Buy a 1 gallon can of fiberglass resin from walmart, and a packet of fiberglass mat, and you are good.

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...and plenty of hardener.

 

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swspiffy

Jr Hunter

• Nov 19, 2008

• #27

adonian said:

can you post a pic of the interior? I'd Love to see your work. I just started glassing the outside of my cardboard bucket.

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its nowhere near a professional job... my first time doing it, so its a bit messy and rough with a couple flawed areas. my camera is loaned right now, but I can post pics next week when i get it back

15 bucks is pretty accurate... i still have some left over

 

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Dman

New Hunter

• Nov 19, 2008

• #28

Here's my very first bucket and first time using fiberglass.​

Yes, I realize the left side of the T above the eye is slightly raised, but I am hoping it's not that noticeable. And yes I did leave a small strip between the mandibles as a little added shape support. My question now is, does anyone think it absolutely necessary to fiberglass the interior dome? After a little squeezing, the fiberglassed part didn't squish nearly as much. I don't plan on fiberglassing the dome as I am pretty happy with what I've done but if someone can convince me otherwise, then I will.
Any other opinions are welcome.

 

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swspiffy

Jr Hunter

• Nov 20, 2008

• #29

well, I had to fiberglass because my helmet ripped actually, so I decided to reinforce most of it to avoid that... and I'm quite sure its not breaking sans a hammer or motorcyle crash or something.

On another fiberglass note... does anyone know how to make it stop smelling???

 

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Dman

New Hunter

• Nov 20, 2008

• #30

I fiberglassed mine last night. 24 hrs later I can put it on and not pass out from the fumes. If yours is real bad, is it possible the source is the not so cured coat under the new one?

 

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swspiffy

Jr Hunter

• Nov 20, 2008

• #31

definitely possible... any idea how to solve that?

 

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987654321a

Hunter

• Nov 20, 2008

• #32

Trust me one this one, let the resin cure completely. Yea, it can cure in abotu 2 or 3 hours if properly mixed, but it takes at least 24 hours to fully cure and for the fumes to leave the helmet. And even when fully cured, it will have a noticeable smell but not too bad. I am talking about bondo brand resin, not any other higher quality resins.

 

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swspiffy

Jr Hunter

• Nov 20, 2008

• #33

yeah, I used bondo... its been a week now and it still smells... maybe I'll febreeze it... or lysol it...

 

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Dman

New Hunter

• Nov 21, 2008

• #34

Maybe some sort of sealent might help. If you have the time and the inclination, I would suggest sanding it all off and starting over. You did it right with the crack you repaired. Now you just need to duplicate the results for the rest.

Wow, it's hard giving advice on the internet without sounding like a jerk sometimes.

 

Gilmortar

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 21, 2008

• #35

actually spiffy, if its fully cured...try cleaning it out with some warm soapy water.

Maybe dunk it in the sink a couple times and then rinse and wipe it down. That will probably help get the fumes out.

 

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gbeef

Hunter

• Nov 21, 2008

• #36

i wouldnt do any kinda heat method it may melt the resin. or if an air bubble is trapped it may expand.

 

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Clone Master

New Hunter

• Nov 21, 2008

• #37

Lay your helmet on one side so air can get to the inside.

Place it out side on a deck in the sun to help cure it out

The smell will go away in a couple of days

 

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swspiffy

Jr Hunter

• Nov 21, 2008

• #38

Dman said:

Maybe some sort of sealent might help. If you have the time and the inclination, I would suggest sanding it all off and starting over. You did it right with the crack you repaired. Now you just need to duplicate the results for the rest.

Wow, it's hard giving advice on the internet without sounding like a jerk sometimes.

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haha no worries, I've thought about that... although I'm now sure if I am so inclined...

I will probably try these methods first, then if its still bothersome, I may start over...not sure if I want to since I don't want to risk the crack again