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Old 07-08-2014, 10:54 AM   #22
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Default Re: 1936 Ford Roadster Fiberglass Body

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Originally Posted by Karl Wescott View Post
Think this one through and do some test panels first. Our experience is that ANY woven or unidirectional fibers will tend to show a fiber pattern on the exterior, especially with extreme hot/cold temperature swings away from the temperature the car was painted.
Karl, Would this still be true if Gel Cote was applied to the molds before the fabric? Can you tell us your process without revealing trade secrets? My experience with glass layup was in Defense work, just curious, not in competition with the recognized leader!
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