Fiberglassing In The Cold? - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Fiberglassing In The Cold?

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Fiberglassing In The Cold?

    Well, I'm wanting to start building my new stereo enclosures for the bird, and I dont really want to wait till late spring to build them.

    I have a really easy question. Will fiberglass cure in the cold. The weather around here right now is right around 0 degrees celcius (32 farenheight).
    Representin' Team Red In The North

    Red '96 Pontiac Firebird "Smokeshow" 3800, M5, Far From Stock!!

    Black/Red '89 Jeep Cherokee "Tigerclaw" Chev 327, Turbo 400... Stock What??

    Black/Red '02 Honda CBR 954RR Fireblade

  • #2
    Re: Fiberglassing In The Cold?

    It will cure, but it'll take MUCH longer. The longer it sits to cure though, the longer things have a way of going wrong. You may get a slight run in the epoxy and won't notice it until it's too late, the finished product may begin to "bow" or "bend" slightly, and you won't notice it until you try to install it, etc.
    Just be patient and wait for warmer weather, or do it indoors and piss off the family members :naughty:
    sigpic

    Comment


    • #3
      Re: Fiberglassing In The Cold?

      Originally posted by Dawizman
      The weather around here right now is right around 0 degrees celcius (32 farenheight).
      Holy Frozen Bat Balls, Batman! 32!!! That's crazy.

      Lounge Moderator

      Comment


      • #4
        Re: Fiberglassing In The Cold?

        Try to move it into the garage and get a space heater running. Use a touch extra catalyst. If this is not possible, wait until warmer weather.
        Red 96' A4 Firebird
        Audio Audio and Autotek
        Check it out here!

        Comment


        • #5
          Re: Fiberglassing In The Cold?

          Damn. We've got no garage here at our house, otherwise I would do it in a garage, and I dont think my room mates would appreciate me glassing in the basement.

          There is a woodworking club next to the auto club that I goto to work on my car, I'm going to inquire there about doing fiberglass work.

          There is not much else I can do to my car right now, I've got most of my other parts installed. I just wanted to get started on my sub boxes, amp racks and N2O bottle rack asap, but it looks like I'm probably stuck waiting a few more months.

          Thanks for the responses tho guys.
          Last edited by Dawizman; 03-13-2007, 12:26 PM.
          Representin' Team Red In The North

          Red '96 Pontiac Firebird "Smokeshow" 3800, M5, Far From Stock!!

          Black/Red '89 Jeep Cherokee "Tigerclaw" Chev 327, Turbo 400... Stock What??

          Black/Red '02 Honda CBR 954RR Fireblade

          Comment


          • #6
            Re: Fiberglassing In The Cold?

            Here's a link with alternate epoxy or polyester resins designed to work in cold weather:

            http://www.epoxyproducts.com/weather.html
            Drivetrain Moderator - "There are no stupid questions, only stupid people!"

            2001 Pewter Firebird Y87, M5
            Intake, exhaust, just about every suspension part, alum flywheel & ds, Turn One p/s pump and cooler

            Go Sabres!

            Comment


            • #7
              Re: Fiberglassing In The Cold?

              When you fiberglass in cold weather your finished product will be really brittle, if you do it use thicker mat, although it will be harder if you have any double curves, it will be stronger
              K&N air filter, Whisper air lid, magnaflow LT1 cat back, and magnaflow high flow cat, pacesetter headers, silverstars<br /><br />more to come soon<br />but for now im out of money

              Comment

              Latest Topics

              Collapse

              FORUM SPONSORS

              Collapse
              Working...
              X