Fiberglassing a foam spoiler?

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  • RobertK
    Kicked cancer's ASS.
    • Jun 2005
    • 5864

    #1

    Fiberglassing a foam spoiler?

    Has anyone attempted using fiberglass resin to hardin and sand out a lip spoiler made from foam? (ie. the Pfeba lip spoiler I just picked up). Will it work or just ruin the foam?
    Last edited by RobertK; 03-07-2006, 04:21 PM.
  • Jordan
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2003
    • 12907

    #2
    No.
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    • Garageaholic
      Freestyle Fabricator
      • Dec 2005
      • 5204

      #3
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      • RobertK
        Kicked cancer's ASS.
        • Jun 2005
        • 5864

        #4
        The spoiler is still good.. no defects.. I was just looking for a way to make it look nicer.

        What effect would the fiberglass resin have on it?

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        • DarkWing6
          Moderator
          • Apr 2004
          • 7144

          #5
          What color do you want it?
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          • Jordan
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2003
            • 12907

            #6
            Rhino Line it!
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            • DarkWing6
              Moderator
              • Apr 2004
              • 7144

              #7
              Originally posted by Jordan
              Rhino Line it!
              :rofl:
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              • RobertK
                Kicked cancer's ASS.
                • Jun 2005
                • 5864

                #8
                Originally posted by DarkWing6
                What color do you want it?
                I would like to be able to paint it the same color as the car - which is undecided at this point.

                Originally posted by Jordan
                Rhino Line it!
                FUCK YEAH!

                j/k

                Originally posted by DarkWing6
                :rofl:
                I'm surprised you didn't suggest that Griot's sells some magical cleaner to make it look like new!


                ...j/k.. I couldn't resist.

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                • NC325iC
                  R3V OG
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 6565

                  #9
                  lol, its probly coming out next month
                  Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                  Originally posted by TimKninja
                  Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                  • DarkWing6
                    Moderator
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 7144

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Ritalin Kid
                    I'm surprised you didn't suggest that Griot's sells some magical cleaner to make it look like new!
                    I was actually going to tell you that I used some of our stuff on mine (foam) to make it black again and it worked out really good. If you decided that you want a black one let me know. I can let you know exactly what you need.

                    Just experiance, not a plug.
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                    • BMW BMXER
                      R3VLimited
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 2325

                      #11
                      I think the resin would eat away the foam.

                      Sold it.

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                      • AndrewBird
                        The Mad Scientist
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 11892

                        #12
                        Is it sealled cell foam, or open cell? What kind of foam is it? There is either Epoxy Resin, Polyester Resin or Vinylester Resin to choose from, depending on the type of foam.

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                        • RobertK
                          Kicked cancer's ASS.
                          • Jun 2005
                          • 5864

                          #13
                          Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver
                          Is it sealled cell foam, or open cell? What kind of foam is it? There is either Epoxy Resin, Polyester Resin or Vinylester Resin to choose from, depending on the type of foam.
                          I believe it was originally sealled cell foam but the top is wron from weather. It still looks good but I wouldn't consider it sealled cell foam now. The foam type is a very dense thick foam almost like rubber.

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                          • BahnE30
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 1050

                            #14
                            sand it, prime it sand it, paint it with flex agents in both primer and paint, you'll be good for 2-3 years depending on the quailty of the job

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                            • AndrewBird
                              The Mad Scientist
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 11892

                              #15
                              ^^^ftw

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